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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,953.69, 46,853.91 and 18,846.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,953.69, 46,853.91 and 18,846.36 is: 26,006.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,953.69 : 46,853.91 = 18,846.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,953.69/46,853.91 = 18,846.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,953.69x = 46,853.91 × 18,846.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,953.69x = 883,025,655.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 883,025,655.27/33,953.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,006.77

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