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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,083.33, 45,655.80 and 17,975.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,083.33, 45,655.80 and 17,975.81 is: 24,807.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,083.33 : 45,655.80 = 17,975.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,083.33/45,655.80 = 17,975.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,083.33x = 45,655.80 × 17,975.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,083.33x = 820,699,757.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,699,757.92/33,083.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,807.05

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