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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,306.67, 45,961.87 and 18,968.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,306.67, 45,961.87 and 18,968.46 is: 26,175.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,306.67 : 45,961.87 = 18,968.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,306.67/45,961.87 = 18,968.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,306.67x = 45,961.87 × 18,968.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,306.67x = 871,825,892.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 871,825,892.62/33,306.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,175.71

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