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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,347.79, 46,036.68 and 25,776.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,347.79, 46,036.68 and 25,776.99 is: 35,585.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,347.79 : 46,036.68 = 25,776.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,347.79/46,036.68 = 25,776.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,347.79x = 46,036.68 × 25,776.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,347.79x = 1,186,687,039.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,186,687,039.99/33,347.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,585.18

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