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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,054.84, 45,615.99 and 17,947.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,054.84, 45,615.99 and 17,947.66 is: 24,767.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,054.84 : 45,615.99 = 17,947.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,054.84/45,615.99 = 17,947.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,054.84x = 45,615.99 × 17,947.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,054.84x = 818,700,279.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,700,279.08/33,054.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,767.94

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