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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,613.21, 45,006.41 and 18,468.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,613.21, 45,006.41 and 18,468.81 is: 25,487.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,613.21 : 45,006.41 = 18,468.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,613.21/45,006.41 = 18,468.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,613.21x = 45,006.41 × 18,468.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,613.21x = 831,214,742.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,214,742.73/32,613.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,487.06

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