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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,669.76, 45,083.72 and 18,133.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,669.76, 45,083.72 and 18,133.44 is: 25,023.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,669.76 : 45,083.72 = 18,133.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,669.76/45,083.72 = 18,133.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,669.76x = 45,083.72 × 18,133.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,669.76x = 817,522,931.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,522,931.60/32,669.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,023.84

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