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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,863.64, 46,734.66 and 19,717.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,863.64, 46,734.66 and 19,717.44 is: 27,211.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,863.64 : 46,734.66 = 19,717.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,863.64/46,734.66 = 19,717.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,863.64x = 46,734.66 × 19,717.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,863.64x = 921,487,854.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921,487,854.47/33,863.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,211.72

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