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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,734.03, 45,176.82 and 18,393.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,734.03, 45,176.82 and 18,393.90 is: 25,385.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,734.03 : 45,176.82 = 18,393.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,734.03/45,176.82 = 18,393.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,734.03x = 45,176.82 × 18,393.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,734.03x = 830,977,909.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,977,909.40/32,734.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,385.75

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