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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,145.22, 45,739.66 and 18,037.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,145.22, 45,739.66 and 18,037.93 is: 24,891.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,145.22 : 45,739.66 = 18,037.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,145.22/45,739.66 = 18,037.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,145.22x = 45,739.66 × 18,037.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,145.22x = 825,048,785.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,048,785.30/33,145.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,891.94

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