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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,445.63, 46,150.41 and 20,013.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,445.63, 46,150.41 and 20,013.76 is: 27,616.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,445.63 : 46,150.41 = 20,013.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,445.63/46,150.41 = 20,013.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,445.63x = 46,150.41 × 20,013.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,445.63x = 923,643,229.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,643,229.64/33,445.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,616.26

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