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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,884.96, 46,759.13 and 18,776.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,884.96, 46,759.13 and 18,776.74 is: 25,910.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,884.96 : 46,759.13 = 18,776.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,884.96/46,759.13 = 18,776.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,884.96x = 46,759.13 × 18,776.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,884.96x = 877,984,026.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877,984,026.75/33,884.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,910.73

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