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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,028.70, 45,572.46 and 19,604.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,028.70, 45,572.46 and 19,604.43 is: 27,049.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,028.70 : 45,572.46 = 19,604.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,028.70/45,572.46 = 19,604.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,028.70x = 45,572.46 × 19,604.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,028.70x = 893,422,028.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 893,422,028.48/33,028.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,049.87

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