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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,995.78, 46,883.04 and 22,505.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,995.78, 46,883.04 and 22,505.84 is: 31,037.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,995.78 : 46,883.04 = 22,505.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,995.78/46,883.04 = 22,505.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,995.78x = 46,883.04 × 22,505.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,995.78x = 1,055,142,196.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,055,142,196.95/33,995.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,037.45

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