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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,833.73, 46,699.92 and 19,689.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,833.73, 46,699.92 and 19,689.30 is: 27,176.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,833.73 : 46,699.92 = 19,689.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,833.73/46,699.92 = 19,689.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,833.73x = 46,699.92 × 19,689.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,833.73x = 919,488,734.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,488,734.86/33,833.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,176.69

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