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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,960.22, 45,485.73 and 18,056.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,960.22, 45,485.73 and 18,056.22 is: 24,917.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,960.22 : 45,485.73 = 18,056.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,960.22/45,485.73 = 18,056.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,960.22x = 45,485.73 × 18,056.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,960.22x = 821,300,347.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,300,347.74/32,960.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,917.93

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