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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,112.29, 45,693.96 and 18,773.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,112.29, 45,693.96 and 18,773.46 is: 25,906.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,112.29 : 45,693.96 = 18,773.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,112.29/45,693.96 = 18,773.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,112.29x = 45,693.96 × 18,773.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,112.29x = 857,833,730.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,833,730.30/33,112.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,906.81

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