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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,655.63, 46,437.28 and 19,314.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,655.63, 46,437.28 and 19,314.58 is: 26,649.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,655.63 : 46,437.28 = 19,314.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,655.63/46,437.28 = 19,314.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,655.63x = 46,437.28 × 19,314.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,655.63x = 896,916,559.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 896,916,559.54/33,655.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,649.82

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