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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,993.78, 46,880.28 and 22,503.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,993.78, 46,880.28 and 22,503.84 is: 31,034.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,993.78 : 46,880.28 = 22,503.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,993.78/46,880.28 = 22,503.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,993.78x = 46,880.28 × 22,503.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,993.78x = 1,054,986,320.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,054,986,320.28/33,993.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,034.69

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