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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,273.77, 45,916.59 and 18,166.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,273.77, 45,916.59 and 18,166.15 is: 25,068.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,273.77 : 45,916.59 = 18,166.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,273.77/45,916.59 = 18,166.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,273.77x = 45,916.59 × 18,166.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,273.77x = 834,127,546.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,127,546.64/33,273.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,068.63

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