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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,694.93, 45,117.67 and 18,547.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,694.93, 45,117.67 and 18,547.47 is: 25,594.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,694.93 : 45,117.67 = 18,547.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,694.93/45,117.67 = 18,547.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,694.93x = 45,117.67 × 18,547.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,694.93x = 836,818,630.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,818,630.79/32,694.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,594.75

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