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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,652.92, 45,061.98 and 18,505.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,652.92, 45,061.98 and 18,505.28 is: 25,537.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,652.92 : 45,061.98 = 18,505.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,652.92/45,061.98 = 18,505.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,652.92x = 45,061.98 × 18,505.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,652.92x = 833,884,557.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,884,557.25/32,652.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,537.83

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