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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,975.74, 46,891.35 and 19,833.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,975.74, 46,891.35 and 19,833.14 is: 27,372.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,975.74 : 46,891.35 = 19,833.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,975.74/46,891.35 = 19,833.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,975.74x = 46,891.35 × 19,833.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,975.74x = 930,002,474.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 930,002,474.88/33,975.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,372.55

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