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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,663.94, 46,436.97 and 21,066.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,663.94, 46,436.97 and 21,066.82 is: 29,060.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,663.94 : 46,436.97 = 21,066.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,663.94/46,436.97 = 21,066.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,663.94x = 46,436.97 × 21,066.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,663.94x = 978,279,288.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978,279,288.34/33,663.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,060.15

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