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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,753.93, 45,195.86 and 18,411.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,753.93, 45,195.86 and 18,411.73 is: 25,405.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,753.93 : 45,195.86 = 18,411.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,753.93/45,195.86 = 18,411.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,753.93x = 45,195.86 × 18,411.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,753.93x = 832,133,914.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,133,914.94/32,753.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,405.62

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