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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,844.56, 45,325.86 and 18,697.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,844.56, 45,325.86 and 18,697.64 is: 25,802.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,844.56 : 45,325.86 = 18,697.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,844.56/45,325.86 = 18,697.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,844.56x = 45,325.86 × 18,697.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,844.56x = 847,486,612.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,486,612.97/32,844.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,802.95

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