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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,026.66, 45,565.68 and 18,869.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,026.66, 45,565.68 and 18,869.48 is: 26,033.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,026.66 : 45,565.68 = 18,869.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,026.66/45,565.68 = 18,869.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,026.66x = 45,565.68 × 18,869.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,026.66x = 859,800,687.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859,800,687.45/33,026.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,033.53

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