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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,157.94, 45,757.95 and 18,050.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,157.94, 45,757.95 and 18,050.71 is: 24,909.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,157.94 : 45,757.95 = 18,050.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,157.94/45,757.95 = 18,050.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,157.94x = 45,757.95 × 18,050.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,157.94x = 825,963,485.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,963,485.64/33,157.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,909.98

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