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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,997.21, 46,902.71 and 19,654.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,997.21, 46,902.71 and 19,654.40 is: 27,115.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,997.21 : 46,902.71 = 19,654.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,997.21/46,902.71 = 19,654.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,997.21x = 46,902.71 × 19,654.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,997.21x = 921,844,789.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921,844,789.82/33,997.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,115.31

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