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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,893.65, 45,393.35 and 18,746.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,893.65, 45,393.35 and 18,746.73 is: 25,870.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,893.65 : 45,393.35 = 18,746.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,893.65/45,393.35 = 18,746.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,893.65x = 45,393.35 × 18,746.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,893.65x = 850,976,782.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,976,782.51/32,893.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,870.55

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