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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,958.70, 46,864.53 and 18,851.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,958.70, 46,864.53 and 18,851.57 is: 26,016.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,958.70 : 46,864.53 = 18,851.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,958.70/46,864.53 = 18,851.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,958.70x = 46,864.53 × 18,851.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,958.70x = 883,469,733.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 883,469,733.49/33,958.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,016.01

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