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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,796.97, 45,255.66 and 18,650.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,796.97, 45,255.66 and 18,650.11 is: 25,734.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,796.97 : 45,255.66 = 18,650.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,796.97/45,255.66 = 18,650.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,796.97x = 45,255.66 × 18,650.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,796.97x = 844,023,037.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844,023,037.12/32,796.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,734.79

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