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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,754.65, 45,196.85 and 18,412.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,754.65, 45,196.85 and 18,412.52 is: 25,406.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,754.65 : 45,196.85 = 18,412.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,754.65/45,196.85 = 18,412.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,754.65x = 45,196.85 × 18,412.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,754.65x = 832,187,724.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,187,724.61/32,754.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,406.71

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