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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,996.31, 46,899.84 and 22,654.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,996.31, 46,899.84 and 22,654.76 is: 31,253.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,996.31 : 46,899.84 = 22,654.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,996.31/46,899.84 = 22,654.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,996.31x = 46,899.84 × 22,654.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,996.31x = 1,062,504,469.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,062,504,469.69/33,996.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,253.53

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