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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,167.91, 45,772.59 and 18,061.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,167.91, 45,772.59 and 18,061.21 is: 24,924.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,167.91 : 45,772.59 = 18,061.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,167.91/45,772.59 = 18,061.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,167.91x = 45,772.59 × 18,061.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,167.91x = 826,708,485.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,708,485.18/33,167.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,924.95

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