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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,997.43, 46,901.40 and 22,655.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,997.43, 46,901.40 and 22,655.88 is: 31,255.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,997.43 : 46,901.40 = 22,655.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,997.43/46,901.40 = 22,655.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,997.43x = 46,901.40 × 22,655.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,997.43x = 1,062,592,405.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,062,592,405.27/33,997.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,255.08

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