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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,796.47, 45,254.97 and 18,649.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,796.47, 45,254.97 and 18,649.62 is: 25,734.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,796.47 : 45,254.97 = 18,649.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,796.47/45,254.97 = 18,649.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,796.47x = 45,254.97 × 18,649.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,796.47x = 843,987,767.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843,987,767.34/32,796.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,734.11

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