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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,625.55, 45,023.22 and 18,481.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,625.55, 45,023.22 and 18,481.12 is: 25,503.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,625.55 : 45,023.22 = 18,481.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,625.55/45,023.22 = 18,481.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,625.55x = 45,023.22 × 18,481.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,625.55x = 832,079,531.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,079,531.61/32,625.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,503.92

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