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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,266.76, 45,909.20 and 18,926.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,266.76, 45,909.20 and 18,926.24 is: 26,118.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,266.76 : 45,909.20 = 18,926.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,266.76/45,909.20 = 18,926.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,266.76x = 45,909.20 × 18,926.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,266.76x = 868,888,537.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 868,888,537.41/33,266.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,118.82

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