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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,522.62, 46,267.89 and 19,380.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,522.62, 46,267.89 and 19,380.02 is: 26,748.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,522.62 : 46,267.89 = 19,380.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,522.62/46,267.89 = 19,380.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,522.62x = 46,267.89 × 19,380.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,522.62x = 896,672,633.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 896,672,633.56/33,522.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,748.29

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