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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,380.03, 46,068.53 and 19,951.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,380.03, 46,068.53 and 19,951.17 is: 27,535.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,380.03 : 46,068.53 = 19,951.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,380.03/46,068.53 = 19,951.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,380.03x = 46,068.53 × 19,951.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,380.03x = 919,120,973.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,120,973.92/33,380.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,535.06

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