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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,896.56, 45,397.52 and 18,162.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,896.56, 45,397.52 and 18,162.90 is: 25,064.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,896.56 : 45,397.52 = 18,162.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,896.56/45,397.52 = 18,162.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,896.56x = 45,397.52 × 18,162.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,896.56x = 824,550,525.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,550,525.19/32,896.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,064.95

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