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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,189.81, 45,801.74 and 18,082.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,189.81, 45,801.74 and 18,082.44 is: 24,953.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,189.81 : 45,801.74 = 18,082.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,189.81/45,801.74 = 18,082.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,189.81x = 45,801.74 × 18,082.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,189.81x = 828,206,986.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,206,986.44/33,189.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,953.66

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