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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,841.13, 45,320.81 and 18,693.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,841.13, 45,320.81 and 18,693.97 is: 25,797.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,841.13 : 45,320.81 = 18,693.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,841.13/45,320.81 = 18,693.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,841.13x = 45,320.81 × 18,693.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,841.13x = 847,225,769.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,225,769.05/32,841.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,797.71

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