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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,335.62, 46,003.95 and 19,914.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,335.62, 46,003.95 and 19,914.59 is: 27,482.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,335.62 : 46,003.95 = 19,914.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,335.62/46,003.95 = 19,914.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,335.62x = 46,003.95 × 19,914.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,335.62x = 916,149,917.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 916,149,917.64/33,335.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,482.61

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