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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,192, 45,804.96 and 18,288

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,192, 45,804.96 and 18,288 is: 25,237.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,192 : 45,804.96 = 18,288 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,192/45,804.96 = 18,288/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,192x = 45,804.96 × 18,288
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,192x = 837,681,108.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,681,108.48/33,192
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,237.44

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