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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,114.93, 45,697.97 and 18,007.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,114.93, 45,697.97 and 18,007.31 is: 24,849.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,114.93 : 45,697.97 = 18,007.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,114.93/45,697.97 = 18,007.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,114.93x = 45,697.97 × 18,007.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,114.93x = 822,897,671.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,897,671.42/33,114.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,849.75

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