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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,806.69, 45,281.43 and 18,667.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,806.69, 45,281.43 and 18,667.73 is: 25,766.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,806.69 : 45,281.43 = 18,667.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,806.69/45,281.43 = 18,667.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,806.69x = 45,281.43 × 18,667.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,806.69x = 845,301,622.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,301,622.46/32,806.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,766.14

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