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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,669.76, 45,092.28 and 18,530.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,669.76, 45,092.28 and 18,530.88 is: 25,577.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,669.76 : 45,092.28 = 18,530.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,669.76/45,092.28 = 18,530.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,669.76x = 45,092.28 × 18,530.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,669.76x = 835,599,629.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 835,599,629.61/32,669.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,577.16

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