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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,389.58, 46,069.98 and 19,958.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,389.58, 46,069.98 and 19,958.54 is: 27,538.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,389.58 : 46,069.98 = 19,958.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,389.58/46,069.98 = 19,958.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,389.58x = 46,069.98 × 19,958.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,389.58x = 919,489,538.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,489,538.63/33,389.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,538.22

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