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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,975.97, 46,886.66 and 18,662.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,975.97, 46,886.66 and 18,662.82 is: 25,754.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,975.97 : 46,886.66 = 18,662.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,975.97/46,886.66 = 18,662.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,975.97x = 46,886.66 × 18,662.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,975.97x = 875,037,272.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 875,037,272.65/33,975.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,754.59

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