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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,295.33, 45,946.47 and 18,954.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,295.33, 45,946.47 and 18,954.28 is: 26,156.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,295.33 : 45,946.47 = 18,954.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,295.33/45,946.47 = 18,954.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,295.33x = 45,946.47 × 18,954.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,295.33x = 870,882,257.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 870,882,257.39/33,295.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,156.29

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