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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,963.93, 46,867.59 and 18,855.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,963.93, 46,867.59 and 18,855.18 is: 26,018.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,963.93 : 46,867.59 = 18,855.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,963.93/46,867.59 = 18,855.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,963.93x = 46,867.59 × 18,855.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,963.93x = 883,696,845.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 883,696,845.62/33,963.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,018.69

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