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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,769.92, 45,221.94 and 18,233.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,769.92, 45,221.94 and 18,233.56 is: 25,162.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,769.92 : 45,221.94 = 18,233.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,769.92/45,221.94 = 18,233.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,769.92x = 45,221.94 × 18,233.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,769.92x = 824,556,956.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,556,956.31/32,769.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,162.01

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