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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,152.31, 45,750.87 and 18,045.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,152.31, 45,750.87 and 18,045.81 is: 24,903.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,152.31 : 45,750.87 = 18,045.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,152.31/45,750.87 = 18,045.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,152.31x = 45,750.87 × 18,045.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,152.31x = 825,611,507.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,611,507.35/33,152.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,903.59

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