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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,137.48, 45,729.96 and 18,030.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,137.48, 45,729.96 and 18,030.44 is: 24,882.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,137.48 : 45,729.96 = 18,030.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,137.48/45,729.96 = 18,030.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,137.48x = 45,729.96 × 18,030.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,137.48x = 824,531,299.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,531,299.98/33,137.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,882.14

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