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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,952.77, 46,854.84 and 18,845.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,952.77, 46,854.84 and 18,845.44 is: 26,006.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,952.77 : 46,854.84 = 18,845.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,952.77/46,854.84 = 18,845.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,952.77x = 46,854.84 × 18,845.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,952.77x = 883,000,075.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 883,000,075.93/33,952.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,006.72

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