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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,677.53, 45,094.42 and 18,337.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,677.53, 45,094.42 and 18,337.69 is: 25,305.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,677.53 : 45,094.42 = 18,337.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,677.53/45,094.42 = 18,337.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,677.53x = 45,094.42 × 18,337.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,677.53x = 826,927,573.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,927,573.98/32,677.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,305.70

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