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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,125.76, 45,722.88 and 18,983.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,125.76, 45,722.88 and 18,983.16 is: 26,202.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,125.76 : 45,722.88 = 18,983.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,125.76/45,722.88 = 18,983.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,125.76x = 45,722.88 × 18,983.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,125.76x = 867,964,746.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,964,746.70/33,125.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,202.11

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