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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,873.24, 46,744.98 and 19,533

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,873.24, 46,744.98 and 19,533 is: 26,955.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,873.24 : 46,744.98 = 19,533 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,873.24/46,744.98 = 19,533/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,873.24x = 46,744.98 × 19,533
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,873.24x = 913,069,694.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 913,069,694.34/33,873.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,955.49

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