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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,948.76, 45,472.55 and 18,803.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,948.76, 45,472.55 and 18,803.73 is: 25,951.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,948.76 : 45,472.55 = 18,803.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,948.76/45,472.55 = 18,803.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,948.76x = 45,472.55 × 18,803.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,948.76x = 855,053,552.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,053,552.61/32,948.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,951.01

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