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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,989.81, 46,892.84 and 25,058.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,989.81, 46,892.84 and 25,058.54 is: 34,571.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,989.81 : 46,892.84 = 25,058.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,989.81/46,892.84 = 25,058.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,989.81x = 46,892.84 × 25,058.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,989.81x = 1,175,065,747.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,175,065,747.10/33,989.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,571.12

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