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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,448.78, 46,158.90 and 19,301.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,448.78, 46,158.90 and 19,301.32 is: 26,635.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,448.78 : 46,158.90 = 19,301.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,448.78/46,158.90 = 19,301.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,448.78x = 46,158.90 × 19,301.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,448.78x = 890,927,699.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 890,927,699.75/33,448.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,635.58

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