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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,610.72, 48,925.84 and 18,750

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,610.72, 48,925.84 and 18,750 is: 28,130.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,610.72 : 48,925.84 = 18,750 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,610.72/48,925.84 = 18,750/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,610.72x = 48,925.84 × 18,750
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,610.72x = 917,359,500.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 917,359,500.00/32,610.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,130.61

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