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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,958.27, 46,859.82 and 18,849.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,958.27, 46,859.82 and 18,849.54 is: 26,010.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,958.27 : 46,859.82 = 18,849.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,958.27/46,859.82 = 18,849.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,958.27x = 46,859.82 × 18,849.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,958.27x = 883,286,156.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 883,286,156.52/33,958.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,010.93

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