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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,668.83, 45,080.25 and 18,326.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,668.83, 45,080.25 and 18,326.67 is: 25,289.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,668.83 : 45,080.25 = 18,326.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,668.83/45,080.25 = 18,326.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,668.83x = 45,080.25 × 18,326.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,668.83x = 826,170,865.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,170,865.27/32,668.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,289.27

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