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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,924.81, 46,821.84 and 18,822.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,924.81, 46,821.84 and 18,822.33 is: 25,977.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,924.81 : 46,821.84 = 18,822.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,924.81/46,821.84 = 18,822.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,924.81x = 46,821.84 × 18,822.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,924.81x = 881,295,795.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 881,295,795.47/33,924.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,977.92

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