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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,272.69, 45,911.95 and 19,845.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,272.69, 45,911.95 and 19,845.52 is: 27,384.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,272.69 : 45,911.95 = 19,845.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,272.69/45,911.95 = 19,845.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,272.69x = 45,911.95 × 19,845.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,272.69x = 911,146,521.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 911,146,521.96/33,272.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,384.22

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