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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,977.72, 46,889.04 and 18,870.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,977.72, 46,889.04 and 18,870.48 is: 26,041.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,977.72 : 46,889.04 = 18,870.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,977.72/46,889.04 = 18,870.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,977.72x = 46,889.04 × 18,870.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,977.72x = 884,818,691.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,818,691.54/33,977.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,041.14

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