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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,659.78, 46,451.43 and 19,320.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,659.78, 46,451.43 and 19,320.84 is: 26,663.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,659.78 : 46,451.43 = 19,320.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,659.78/46,451.43 = 19,320.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,659.78x = 46,451.43 × 19,320.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,659.78x = 897,480,646.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 897,480,646.80/33,659.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,663.30

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