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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,913.75, 45,420.99 and 18,009.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,913.75, 45,420.99 and 18,009.75 is: 24,853.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,913.75 : 45,420.99 = 18,009.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,913.75/45,420.99 = 18,009.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,913.75x = 45,420.99 × 18,009.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,913.75x = 818,020,674.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,020,674.65/32,913.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,853.46

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