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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,305.67, 45,960.50 and 18,967.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,305.67, 45,960.50 and 18,967.46 is: 26,174.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,305.67 : 45,960.50 = 18,967.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,305.67/45,960.50 = 18,967.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,305.67x = 45,960.50 × 18,967.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,305.67x = 871,753,620.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 871,753,620.69/33,305.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,174.33

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