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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,151.25, 45,748.73 and 18,247.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,151.25, 45,748.73 and 18,247.25 is: 25,181.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,151.25 : 45,748.73 = 18,247.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,151.25/45,748.73 = 18,247.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,151.25x = 45,748.73 × 18,247.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,151.25x = 834,788,513.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,788,513.49/33,151.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,181.21

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