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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,849.06, 45,326.49 and 18,702.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,849.06, 45,326.49 and 18,702.18 is: 25,806.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,849.06 : 45,326.49 = 18,702.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,849.06/45,326.49 = 18,702.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,849.06x = 45,326.49 × 18,702.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,849.06x = 847,704,174.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,704,174.75/32,849.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,806.04

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