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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,959.46, 45,483.08 and 18,619.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,959.46, 45,483.08 and 18,619.97 is: 25,695.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,959.46 : 45,483.08 = 18,619.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,959.46/45,483.08 = 18,619.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,959.46x = 45,483.08 × 18,619.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,959.46x = 846,893,404.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,893,404.24/32,959.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,695.00

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