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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,415.73, 46,058.78 and 26,689.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,415.73, 46,058.78 and 26,689.49 is: 36,787.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,415.73 : 46,058.78 = 26,689.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,415.73/46,058.78 = 26,689.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,415.73x = 46,058.78 × 26,689.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,415.73x = 1,229,284,984.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,229,284,984.48/33,415.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,787.62

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