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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,695.92, 46,486.06 and 24,727.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,695.92, 46,486.06 and 24,727.87 is: 34,113.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,695.92 : 46,486.06 = 24,727.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,695.92/46,486.06 = 24,727.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,695.92x = 46,486.06 × 24,727.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,695.92x = 1,149,501,248.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,149,501,248.49/33,695.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,113.96

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