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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,995.59, 46,913.14 and 18,887.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,995.59, 46,913.14 and 18,887.37 is: 26,064.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,995.59 : 46,913.14 = 18,887.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,995.59/46,913.14 = 18,887.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,995.59x = 46,913.14 × 18,887.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,995.59x = 886,065,833.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 886,065,833.04/33,995.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,064.14

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