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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,913.46, 45,420.92 and 18,767.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,913.46, 45,420.92 and 18,767.22 is: 25,898.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,913.46 : 45,420.92 = 18,767.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,913.46/45,420.92 = 18,767.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,913.46x = 45,420.92 × 18,767.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,913.46x = 852,424,398.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,424,398.24/32,913.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,898.96

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