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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,995.07, 46,913.73 and 18,888.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,995.07, 46,913.73 and 18,888.72 is: 26,066.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,995.07 : 46,913.73 = 18,888.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,995.07/46,913.73 = 18,888.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,995.07x = 46,913.73 × 18,888.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,995.07x = 886,140,310.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 886,140,310.13/33,995.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,066.73

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