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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,902.76, 46,785.68 and 18,998.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,902.76, 46,785.68 and 18,998.76 is: 26,218.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,902.76 : 46,785.68 = 18,998.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,902.76/46,785.68 = 18,998.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,902.76x = 46,785.68 × 18,998.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,902.76x = 888,869,905.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,869,905.76/33,902.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,218.22

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