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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,140.68, 45,733.46 and 18,033.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,140.68, 45,733.46 and 18,033.64 is: 24,886.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,140.68 : 45,733.46 = 18,033.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,140.68/45,733.46 = 18,033.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,140.68x = 45,733.46 × 18,033.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,140.68x = 824,740,753.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,740,753.59/33,140.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,886.05

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