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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,079.64, 45,651.94 and 18,932.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,079.64, 45,651.94 and 18,932.18 is: 26,127.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,079.64 : 45,651.94 = 18,932.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,079.64/45,651.94 = 18,932.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,079.64x = 45,651.94 × 18,932.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,079.64x = 864,290,469.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864,290,469.84/33,079.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,127.57

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