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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,991.63, 46,907.08 and 18,885.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,991.63, 46,907.08 and 18,885.22 is: 26,060.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,991.63 : 46,907.08 = 18,885.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,991.63/46,907.08 = 18,885.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,991.63x = 46,907.08 × 18,885.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,991.63x = 885,850,525.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,850,525.36/33,991.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,060.84

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