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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,757.65, 45,200.99 and 18,415.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,757.65, 45,200.99 and 18,415.52 is: 25,410.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,757.65 : 45,200.99 = 18,415.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,757.65/45,200.99 = 18,415.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,757.65x = 45,200.99 × 18,415.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,757.65x = 832,399,735.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,399,735.36/32,757.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,410.85

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