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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,965.77, 46,862.23 and 19,808.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,965.77, 46,862.23 and 19,808.59 is: 27,329.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,965.77 : 46,862.23 = 19,808.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,965.77/46,862.23 = 19,808.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,965.77x = 46,862.23 × 19,808.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,965.77x = 928,274,700.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928,274,700.56/33,965.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,329.71

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