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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,751.04, 45,194.88 and 18,602.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,751.04, 45,194.88 and 18,602.08 is: 25,669.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,751.04 : 45,194.88 = 18,602.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,751.04/45,194.88 = 18,602.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,751.04x = 45,194.88 × 18,602.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,751.04x = 840,718,773.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,718,773.35/32,751.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,669.99

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