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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,906.13, 45,410.27 and 18,758.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,906.13, 45,410.27 and 18,758.67 is: 25,886.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,906.13 : 45,410.27 = 18,758.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,906.13/45,410.27 = 18,758.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,906.13x = 45,410.27 × 18,758.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,906.13x = 851,836,175.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,836,175.75/32,906.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,886.85

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