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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,753.29, 45,199.31 and 18,606.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,753.29, 45,199.31 and 18,606.13 is: 25,676.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,753.29 : 45,199.31 = 18,606.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,753.29/45,199.31 = 18,606.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,753.29x = 45,199.31 × 18,606.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,753.29x = 840,984,250.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,984,250.44/32,753.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,676.33

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