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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,162.91, 45,765.09 and 18,055.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,162.91, 45,765.09 and 18,055.68 is: 24,916.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,162.91 : 45,765.09 = 18,055.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,162.91/45,765.09 = 18,055.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,162.91x = 45,765.09 × 18,055.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,162.91x = 826,319,820.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,319,820.21/33,162.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,916.99

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