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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,333.71, 47,377.35 and 19,995.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,333.71, 47,377.35 and 19,995.18 is: 27,591.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,333.71 : 47,377.35 = 19,995.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,333.71/47,377.35 = 19,995.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,333.71x = 47,377.35 × 19,995.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,333.71x = 947,318,641.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 947,318,641.17/34,333.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,591.50

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