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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,953.23, 45,476.10 and 18,610.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,953.23, 45,476.10 and 18,610.43 is: 25,682.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,953.23 : 45,476.10 = 18,610.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,953.23/45,476.10 = 18,610.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,953.23x = 45,476.10 × 18,610.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,953.23x = 846,329,548.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,329,548.34/32,953.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,682.75

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