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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,958.94, 45,485.67 and 18,813.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,958.94, 45,485.67 and 18,813.91 is: 25,964.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,958.94 : 45,485.67 = 18,813.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,958.94/45,485.67 = 18,813.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,958.94x = 45,485.67 × 18,813.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,958.94x = 855,763,301.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,763,301.67/32,958.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,964.53

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