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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,989.47, 46,904.17 and 18,883.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,989.47, 46,904.17 and 18,883.09 is: 26,057.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,989.47 : 46,904.17 = 18,883.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,989.47/46,904.17 = 18,883.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,989.47x = 46,904.17 × 18,883.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,989.47x = 885,695,663.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,695,663.49/33,989.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,057.94

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