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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,174.21, 45,779.50 and 18,066.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,174.21, 45,779.50 and 18,066.54 is: 24,931.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,174.21 : 45,779.50 = 18,066.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,174.21/45,779.50 = 18,066.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,174.21x = 45,779.50 × 18,066.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,174.21x = 827,077,167.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,077,167.93/33,174.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,931.33

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