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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,654.08, 45,063.17 and 18,506.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,654.08, 45,063.17 and 18,506.62 is: 25,539.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,654.08 : 45,063.17 = 18,506.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,654.08/45,063.17 = 18,506.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,654.08x = 45,063.17 × 18,506.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,654.08x = 833,966,963.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,966,963.19/32,654.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,539.44

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