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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,948.82, 45,474.21 and 18,805.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,948.82, 45,474.21 and 18,805.14 is: 25,953.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,948.82 : 45,474.21 = 18,805.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,948.82/45,474.21 = 18,805.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,948.82x = 45,474.21 × 18,805.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,948.82x = 855,148,885.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,148,885.44/32,948.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,953.85

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