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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,995.80, 46,907.58 and 19,849.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,995.80, 46,907.58 and 19,849.24 is: 27,388.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,995.80 : 46,907.58 = 19,849.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,995.80/46,907.58 = 19,849.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,995.80x = 46,907.58 × 19,849.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,995.80x = 931,079,813.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 931,079,813.24/33,995.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,388.08

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