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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,806.76, 45,276.96 and 18,467.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,806.76, 45,276.96 and 18,467.03 is: 25,486.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,806.76 : 45,276.96 = 18,467.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,806.76/45,276.96 = 18,467.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,806.76x = 45,276.96 × 18,467.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,806.76x = 836,130,978.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,130,978.63/32,806.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,486.55

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