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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,033.96, 45,579.69 and 19,609.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,033.96, 45,579.69 and 19,609.68 is: 27,057.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,033.96 : 45,579.69 = 19,609.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,033.96/45,579.69 = 19,609.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,033.96x = 45,579.69 × 19,609.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,033.96x = 893,803,135.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 893,803,135.40/33,033.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,057.10

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