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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,650.83, 45,068.40 and 18,513.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,650.83, 45,068.40 and 18,513.09 is: 25,553.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,650.83 : 45,068.40 = 18,513.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,650.83/45,068.40 = 18,513.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,650.83x = 45,068.40 × 18,513.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,650.83x = 834,355,345.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,355,345.36/32,650.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,553.88

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