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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,701.29, 45,126.41 and 18,554.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,701.29, 45,126.41 and 18,554.91 is: 25,605.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,701.29 : 45,126.41 = 18,554.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,701.29/45,126.41 = 18,554.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,701.29x = 45,126.41 × 18,554.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,701.29x = 837,316,250.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,316,250.54/32,701.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,605.00

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