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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,954.23, 45,477.48 and 18,611.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,954.23, 45,477.48 and 18,611.43 is: 25,684.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,954.23 : 45,477.48 = 18,611.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,954.23/45,477.48 = 18,611.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,954.23x = 45,477.48 × 18,611.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,954.23x = 846,400,935.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,400,935.60/32,954.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,684.14

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