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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,985.72, 46,888.50 and 22,063.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,985.72, 46,888.50 and 22,063.96 is: 30,440.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,985.72 : 46,888.50 = 22,063.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,985.72/46,888.50 = 22,063.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,985.72x = 46,888.50 × 22,063.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,985.72x = 1,034,545,988.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,034,545,988.46/33,985.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,440.61

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