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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,905.88, 45,410.06 and 18,565.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,905.88, 45,410.06 and 18,565.69 is: 25,620.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,905.88 : 45,410.06 = 18,565.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,905.88/45,410.06 = 18,565.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,905.88x = 45,410.06 × 18,565.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,905.88x = 843,069,096.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843,069,096.84/32,905.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,620.62

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