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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,624.07, 45,019.71 and 18,477.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,624.07, 45,019.71 and 18,477.02 is: 25,497.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,624.07 : 45,019.71 = 18,477.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,624.07/45,019.71 = 18,477.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,624.07x = 45,019.71 × 18,477.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,624.07x = 831,829,856.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,829,856.97/32,624.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,497.43

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