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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,773.12, 45,230.76 and 18,628.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,773.12, 45,230.76 and 18,628.12 is: 25,709.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,773.12 : 45,230.76 = 18,628.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,773.12/45,230.76 = 18,628.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,773.12x = 45,230.76 × 18,628.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,773.12x = 842,564,024.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842,564,024.97/32,773.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,709.00

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