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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,043.73, 45,620.98 and 22,713.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,043.73, 45,620.98 and 22,713.26 is: 31,358.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,043.73 : 45,620.98 = 22,713.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,043.73/45,620.98 = 22,713.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,043.73x = 45,620.98 × 22,713.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,043.73x = 1,036,200,952.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,036,200,952.09/33,043.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,358.48

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