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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,385.82, 46,069.28 and 19,954.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,385.82, 46,069.28 and 19,954.40 is: 27,535.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,385.82 : 46,069.28 = 19,954.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,385.82/46,069.28 = 19,954.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,385.82x = 46,069.28 × 19,954.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,385.82x = 919,284,840.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,284,840.83/33,385.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,535.19

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