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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,960.66, 45,488.49 and 18,623.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,960.66, 45,488.49 and 18,623.12 is: 25,701.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,960.66 : 45,488.49 = 18,623.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,960.66/45,488.49 = 18,623.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,960.66x = 45,488.49 × 18,623.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,960.66x = 847,137,380.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,137,380.45/32,960.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,701.47

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