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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,164.51, 45,767.90 and 18,057.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,164.51, 45,767.90 and 18,057.80 is: 24,920.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,164.51 : 45,767.90 = 18,057.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,164.51/45,767.90 = 18,057.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,164.51x = 45,767.90 × 18,057.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,164.51x = 826,467,744.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,467,744.18/33,164.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,920.25

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