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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,363.54, 46,040.34 and 19,942.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,363.54, 46,040.34 and 19,942.20 is: 27,519.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,363.54 : 46,040.34 = 19,942.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,363.54/46,040.34 = 19,942.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,363.54x = 46,040.34 × 19,942.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,363.54x = 918,145,668.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,145,668.35/33,363.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,519.43

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