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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,160.71, 45,683.97 and 23,071.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,160.71, 45,683.97 and 23,071.80 is: 31,784.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,160.71 : 45,683.97 = 23,071.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,160.71/45,683.97 = 23,071.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,160.71x = 45,683.97 × 23,071.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,160.71x = 1,054,011,503.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,054,011,503.84/33,160.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,784.95

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