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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,311.61, 45,906.75 and 23,863.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,311.61, 45,906.75 and 23,863.77 is: 32,886.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,311.61 : 45,906.75 = 23,863.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,311.61/45,906.75 = 23,863.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,311.61x = 45,906.75 × 23,863.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,311.61x = 1,095,508,123.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,095,508,123.45/33,311.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,886.68

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