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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,206.82, 45,825.12 and 18,099.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,206.82, 45,825.12 and 18,099.48 is: 24,977.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,206.82 : 45,825.12 = 18,099.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,206.82/45,825.12 = 18,099.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,206.82x = 45,825.12 × 18,099.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,206.82x = 829,411,014.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,411,014.78/33,206.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,977.13

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