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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,605.83, 45,002.66 and 18,463.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,605.83, 45,002.66 and 18,463.23 is: 25,483.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,605.83 : 45,002.66 = 18,463.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,605.83/45,002.66 = 18,463.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,605.83x = 45,002.66 × 18,463.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,605.83x = 830,894,369.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,894,369.88/32,605.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,483.00

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