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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,835.62, 46,696.05 and 19,687.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,835.62, 46,696.05 and 19,687.62 is: 27,170.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,835.62 : 46,696.05 = 19,687.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,835.62/46,696.05 = 19,687.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,835.62x = 46,696.05 × 19,687.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,835.62x = 919,334,087.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,334,087.90/33,835.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,170.60

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