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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,311.52, 45,955.44 and 21,966.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,311.52, 45,955.44 and 21,966.48 is: 30,304.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,311.52 : 45,955.44 = 21,966.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,311.52/45,955.44 = 21,966.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,311.52x = 45,955.44 × 21,966.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,311.52x = 1,009,479,253.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,009,479,253.65/33,311.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,304.21

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