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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,313.63, 45,971.44 and 18,206.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,313.63, 45,971.44 and 18,206.80 is: 25,124.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,313.63 : 45,971.44 = 18,206.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,313.63/45,971.44 = 18,206.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,313.63x = 45,971.44 × 18,206.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,313.63x = 836,992,813.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,992,813.79/33,313.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,124.64

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