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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,962.16, 45,490.56 and 18,624.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,962.16, 45,490.56 and 18,624.62 is: 25,703.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,962.16 : 45,490.56 = 18,624.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,962.16/45,490.56 = 18,624.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,962.16x = 45,490.56 × 18,624.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,962.16x = 847,244,166.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,244,166.13/32,962.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,703.54

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