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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,310.62, 45,968.68 and 18,406.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,310.62, 45,968.68 and 18,406.62 is: 25,401.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,310.62 : 45,968.68 = 18,406.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,310.62/45,968.68 = 18,406.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,310.62x = 45,968.68 × 18,406.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,310.62x = 846,128,024.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,128,024.66/33,310.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,401.15

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