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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,259.82, 45,897.66 and 18,152.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,259.82, 45,897.66 and 18,152.66 is: 25,050.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,259.82 : 45,897.66 = 18,152.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,259.82/45,897.66 = 18,152.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,259.82x = 45,897.66 × 18,152.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,259.82x = 833,164,731.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,164,731.52/33,259.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,050.19

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