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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,692.93, 45,114.91 and 18,545.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,692.93, 45,114.91 and 18,545.47 is: 25,591.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,692.93 : 45,114.91 = 18,545.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,692.93/45,114.91 = 18,545.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,692.93x = 45,114.91 × 18,545.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,692.93x = 836,677,209.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,677,209.96/32,692.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,591.99

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