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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,966.20, 46,878.96 and 18,863.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,966.20, 46,878.96 and 18,863.69 is: 26,035.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,966.20 : 46,878.96 = 18,863.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,966.20/46,878.96 = 18,863.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,966.20x = 46,878.96 × 18,863.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,966.20x = 884,310,168.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,310,168.96/33,966.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,035.00

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