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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,996.16, 46,927.36 and 19,853.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,996.16, 46,927.36 and 19,853.44 is: 27,405.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,996.16 : 46,927.36 = 19,853.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,996.16/46,927.36 = 19,853.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,996.16x = 46,927.36 × 19,853.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,996.16x = 931,669,526.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 931,669,526.12/33,996.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,405.14

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