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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,667.96, 45,079.05 and 18,325.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,667.96, 45,079.05 and 18,325.80 is: 25,288.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,667.96 : 45,079.05 = 18,325.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,667.96/45,079.05 = 18,325.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,667.96x = 45,079.05 × 18,325.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,667.96x = 826,109,654.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,109,654.49/32,667.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,288.07

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