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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,309.71, 45,966.84 and 18,202.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,309.71, 45,966.84 and 18,202.04 is: 25,118.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,309.71 : 45,966.84 = 18,202.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,309.71/45,966.84 = 18,202.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,309.71x = 45,966.84 × 18,202.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,309.71x = 836,690,260.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,690,260.35/33,309.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,118.51

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