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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,295.12, 45,954.96 and 21,966.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,295.12, 45,954.96 and 21,966.64 is: 30,319.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,295.12 : 45,954.96 = 21,966.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,295.12/45,954.96 = 21,966.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,295.12x = 45,954.96 × 21,966.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,295.12x = 1,009,476,062.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,009,476,062.53/33,295.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,319.04

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