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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,904.24, 45,407.86 and 18,567.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,904.24, 45,407.86 and 18,567.11 is: 25,622.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,904.24 : 45,407.86 = 18,567.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,904.24/45,407.86 = 18,567.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,904.24x = 45,407.86 × 18,567.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,904.24x = 843,092,731.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843,092,731.48/32,904.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,622.62

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