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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,416.97, 46,098.70 and 19,984.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,416.97, 46,098.70 and 19,984.69 is: 27,568.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,416.97 : 46,098.70 = 19,984.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,416.97/46,098.70 = 19,984.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,416.97x = 46,098.70 × 19,984.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,416.97x = 921,268,228.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921,268,228.90/33,416.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,568.87

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