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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,995.70, 46,914.66 and 18,889.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,995.70, 46,914.66 and 18,889.74 is: 26,068.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,995.70 : 46,914.66 = 18,889.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,995.70/46,914.66 = 18,889.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,995.70x = 46,914.66 × 18,889.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,995.70x = 886,205,729.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 886,205,729.59/33,995.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,068.17

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