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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,164.62, 45,764.86 and 18,824.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,164.62, 45,764.86 and 18,824.74 is: 25,976.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,164.62 : 45,764.86 = 18,824.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,164.62/45,764.86 = 18,824.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,164.62x = 45,764.86 × 18,824.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,164.62x = 861,511,590.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861,511,590.64/33,164.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,976.83

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