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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,483.82, 46,203.68 and 19,869.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,483.82, 46,203.68 and 19,869.70 is: 27,417.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,483.82 : 46,203.68 = 19,869.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,483.82/46,203.68 = 19,869.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,483.82x = 46,203.68 × 19,869.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,483.82x = 918,053,260.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,053,260.50/33,483.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,417.82

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