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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,955.68, 46,858.94 and 18,848.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,955.68, 46,858.94 and 18,848.34 is: 26,010.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,955.68 : 46,858.94 = 18,848.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,955.68/46,858.94 = 18,848.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,955.68x = 46,858.94 × 18,848.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,955.68x = 883,213,233.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 883,213,233.16/33,955.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,010.77

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