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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,955.58, 46,861.66 and 19,812.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,955.58, 46,861.66 and 19,812.98 is: 27,343.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,955.58 : 46,861.66 = 19,812.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,955.58/46,861.66 = 19,812.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,955.58x = 46,861.66 × 19,812.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,955.58x = 928,469,132.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928,469,132.35/33,955.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,343.64

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