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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,991.44, 46,907.87 and 18,884.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,991.44, 46,907.87 and 18,884.13 is: 26,059.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,991.44 : 46,907.87 = 18,884.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,991.44/46,907.87 = 18,884.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,991.44x = 46,907.87 × 18,884.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,991.44x = 885,814,315.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,814,315.10/33,991.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,059.92

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