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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,930.55, 45,443.70 and 18,783.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,930.55, 45,443.70 and 18,783.63 is: 25,921.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,930.55 : 45,443.70 = 18,783.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,930.55/45,443.70 = 18,783.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,930.55x = 45,443.70 × 18,783.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,930.55x = 853,597,646.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,597,646.63/32,930.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,921.15

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