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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,415.97, 46,097.33 and 19,983.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,415.97, 46,097.33 and 19,983.69 is: 27,567.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,415.97 : 46,097.33 = 19,983.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,415.97/46,097.33 = 19,983.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,415.97x = 46,097.33 × 19,983.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,415.97x = 921,194,652.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921,194,652.63/33,415.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,567.50

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