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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,141.62, 45,735.52 and 18,034.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,141.62, 45,735.52 and 18,034.28 is: 24,887.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,141.62 : 45,735.52 = 18,034.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,141.62/45,735.52 = 18,034.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,141.62x = 45,735.52 × 18,034.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,141.62x = 824,806,944.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,806,944.95/33,141.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,887.35

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