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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,112.73, 45,696.44 and 18,006.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,112.73, 45,696.44 and 18,006.29 is: 24,849.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,112.73 : 45,696.44 = 18,006.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,112.73/45,696.44 = 18,006.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,112.73x = 45,696.44 × 18,006.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,112.73x = 822,823,338.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,823,338.50/33,112.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,849.15

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