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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,663.83, 45,079.86 and 18,519.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,663.83, 45,079.86 and 18,519.25 is: 25,558.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,663.83 : 45,079.86 = 18,519.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,663.83/45,079.86 = 18,519.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,663.83x = 45,079.86 × 18,519.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,663.83x = 834,845,197.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,845,197.31/32,663.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,558.71

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