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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,573.44, 46,327.68 and 19,423.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,573.44, 46,327.68 and 19,423.64 is: 26,802.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,573.44 : 46,327.68 = 19,423.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,573.44/46,327.68 = 19,423.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,573.44x = 46,327.68 × 19,423.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,573.44x = 899,852,178.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 899,852,178.36/33,573.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,802.50

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