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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,995.81, 46,913.33 and 18,888.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,995.81, 46,913.33 and 18,888.50 is: 26,065.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,995.81 : 46,913.33 = 18,888.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,995.81/46,913.33 = 18,888.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,995.81x = 46,913.33 × 18,888.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,995.81x = 886,122,598.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 886,122,598.21/33,995.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,065.64

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