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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,611.86, 46,304.67 and 23,522.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,611.86, 46,304.67 and 23,522.50 is: 32,405.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,611.86 : 46,304.67 = 23,522.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,611.86/46,304.67 = 23,522.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,611.86x = 46,304.67 × 23,522.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,611.86x = 1,089,201,600.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,089,201,600.08/33,611.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,405.28

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