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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,263.78, 45,904.02 and 22,671.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,263.78, 45,904.02 and 22,671.92 is: 31,287.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,263.78 : 45,904.02 = 22,671.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,263.78/45,904.02 = 22,671.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,263.78x = 45,904.02 × 22,671.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,263.78x = 1,040,732,269.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,040,732,269.12/33,263.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,287.25

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