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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,167.79, 45,771.57 and 18,263.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,167.79, 45,771.57 and 18,263.79 is: 25,204.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,167.79 : 45,771.57 = 18,263.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,167.79/45,771.57 = 18,263.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,167.79x = 45,771.57 × 18,263.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,167.79x = 835,962,342.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 835,962,342.45/33,167.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,204.04

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