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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,953.67, 45,472.65 and 18,612.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,953.67, 45,472.65 and 18,612.26 is: 25,682.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,953.67 : 45,472.65 = 18,612.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,953.67/45,472.65 = 18,612.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,953.67x = 45,472.65 × 18,612.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,953.67x = 846,348,784.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,348,784.69/32,953.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,682.99

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