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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,730.53, 45,166.42 and 18,390.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,730.53, 45,166.42 and 18,390.93 is: 25,378.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,730.53 : 45,166.42 = 18,390.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,730.53/45,166.42 = 18,390.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,730.53x = 45,166.42 × 18,390.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,730.53x = 830,652,422.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,652,422.59/32,730.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,378.52

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