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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,394.77, 46,045.68 and 26,658.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,394.77, 46,045.68 and 26,658.81 is: 36,757.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,394.77 : 46,045.68 = 26,658.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,394.77/46,045.68 = 26,658.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,394.77x = 46,045.68 × 26,658.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,394.77x = 1,227,523,034.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,227,523,034.44/33,394.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,757.94

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