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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,359.67, 46,066.96 and 21,443.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,359.67, 46,066.96 and 21,443.76 is: 29,612.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,359.67 : 46,066.96 = 21,443.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,359.67/46,066.96 = 21,443.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,359.67x = 46,066.96 × 21,443.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,359.67x = 987,848,834.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 987,848,834.17/33,359.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,612.07

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