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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,990.59, 46,906.97 and 18,884.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,990.59, 46,906.97 and 18,884.64 is: 26,060.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,990.59 : 46,906.97 = 18,884.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,990.59/46,906.97 = 18,884.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,990.59x = 46,906.97 × 18,884.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,990.59x = 885,821,147.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,821,147.52/33,990.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,060.78

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