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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,674.76, 45,093.60 and 18,336.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,674.76, 45,093.60 and 18,336.28 is: 25,305.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,674.76 : 45,093.60 = 18,336.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,674.76/45,093.60 = 18,336.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,674.76x = 45,093.60 × 18,336.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,674.76x = 826,848,875.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,848,875.81/32,674.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,305.43

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