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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,995.08, 46,913.12 and 18,887.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,995.08, 46,913.12 and 18,887.68 is: 26,064.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,995.08 : 46,913.12 = 18,887.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,995.08/46,913.12 = 18,887.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,995.08x = 46,913.12 × 18,887.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,995.08x = 886,079,998.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 886,079,998.36/33,995.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,064.95

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