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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,047.16, 45,607.83 and 18,902.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,047.16, 45,607.83 and 18,902.73 is: 26,087.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,047.16 : 45,607.83 = 18,902.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,047.16/45,607.83 = 18,902.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,047.16x = 45,607.83 × 18,902.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,047.16x = 862,112,596.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,112,596.52/33,047.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,087.35

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