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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,967.08, 46,877.55 and 19,824.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,967.08, 46,877.55 and 19,824.48 is: 27,359.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,967.08 : 46,877.55 = 19,824.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,967.08/46,877.55 = 19,824.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,967.08x = 46,877.55 × 19,824.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,967.08x = 929,323,052.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 929,323,052.42/33,967.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,359.52

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