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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,709.98, 46,561.16 and 25,249.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,709.98, 46,561.16 and 25,249.91 is: 34,875.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,709.98 : 46,561.16 = 25,249.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,709.98/46,561.16 = 25,249.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,709.98x = 46,561.16 × 25,249.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,709.98x = 1,175,664,740.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,175,664,740.44/33,709.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,875.87

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