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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,063.44, 45,626.65 and 17,955.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,063.44, 45,626.65 and 17,955.41 is: 24,777.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,063.44 : 45,626.65 = 17,955.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,063.44/45,626.65 = 17,955.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,063.44x = 45,626.65 × 17,955.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,063.44x = 819,245,207.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,245,207.68/33,063.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,777.98

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