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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,985.82, 46,907.93 and 18,883.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,985.82, 46,907.93 and 18,883.67 is: 26,063.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,985.82 : 46,907.93 = 18,883.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,985.82/46,907.93 = 18,883.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,985.82x = 46,907.93 × 18,883.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,985.82x = 885,794,034.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,794,034.98/33,985.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,063.63

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