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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,795.51, 45,253.64 and 18,648.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,795.51, 45,253.64 and 18,648.65 is: 25,732.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,795.51 : 45,253.64 = 18,648.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,795.51/45,253.64 = 18,648.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,795.51x = 45,253.64 × 18,648.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,795.51x = 843,918,974.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843,918,974.07/32,795.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,732.76

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