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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,243.64, 45,871.68 and 19,096.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,243.64, 45,871.68 and 19,096.48 is: 26,350.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,243.64 : 45,871.68 = 19,096.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,243.64/45,871.68 = 19,096.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,243.64x = 45,871.68 × 19,096.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,243.64x = 875,987,619.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 875,987,619.69/33,243.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,350.53

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