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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,952.64, 46,855.49 and 18,845.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,952.64, 46,855.49 and 18,845.55 is: 26,007.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,952.64 : 46,855.49 = 18,845.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,952.64/46,855.49 = 18,845.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,952.64x = 46,855.49 × 18,845.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,952.64x = 883,017,385.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 883,017,385.34/33,952.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,007.33

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