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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,955.97, 46,858.35 and 18,848.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,955.97, 46,858.35 and 18,848.24 is: 26,010.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,955.97 : 46,858.35 = 18,848.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,955.97/46,858.35 = 18,848.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,955.97x = 46,858.35 × 18,848.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,955.97x = 883,197,419.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 883,197,419.22/33,955.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,010.08

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