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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,273.64, 45,917.31 and 18,166.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,273.64, 45,917.31 and 18,166.17 is: 25,069.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,273.64 : 45,917.31 = 18,166.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,273.64/45,917.31 = 18,166.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,273.64x = 45,917.31 × 18,166.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,273.64x = 834,141,659.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,141,659.40/33,273.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,069.14

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