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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,995.55, 46,910.92 and 18,887.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,995.55, 46,910.92 and 18,887.93 is: 26,063.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,995.55 : 46,910.92 = 18,887.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,995.55/46,910.92 = 18,887.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,995.55x = 46,910.92 × 18,887.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,995.55x = 886,050,419.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 886,050,419.75/33,995.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,063.72

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