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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,170.82, 45,774.20 and 18,063.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,170.82, 45,774.20 and 18,063.42 is: 24,926.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,170.82 : 45,774.20 = 18,063.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,170.82/45,774.20 = 18,063.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,170.82x = 45,774.20 × 18,063.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,170.82x = 826,838,509.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,838,509.45/33,170.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,926.68

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