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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,770.55, 45,227.08 and 18,236.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,770.55, 45,227.08 and 18,236.18 is: 25,168.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,770.55 : 45,227.08 = 18,236.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,770.55/45,227.08 = 18,236.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,770.55x = 45,227.08 × 18,236.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,770.55x = 824,769,307.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,769,307.62/32,770.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,168.00

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