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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,954.91, 45,469.92 and 18,615.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,954.91, 45,469.92 and 18,615.03 is: 25,684.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,954.91 : 45,469.92 = 18,615.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,954.91/45,469.92 = 18,615.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,954.91x = 45,469.92 × 18,615.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,954.91x = 846,423,924.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,423,924.90/32,954.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,684.30

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