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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,265.93, 45,907.98 and 18,159.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,265.93, 45,907.98 and 18,159.58 is: 25,060.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,265.93 : 45,907.98 = 18,159.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,265.93/45,907.98 = 18,159.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,265.93x = 45,907.98 × 18,159.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,265.93x = 833,669,635.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,669,635.45/33,265.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,060.76

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