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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,963.49, 45,493.61 and 18,623.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,963.49, 45,493.61 and 18,623.93 is: 25,703.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,963.49 : 45,493.61 = 18,623.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,963.49/45,493.61 = 18,623.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,963.49x = 45,493.61 × 18,623.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,963.49x = 847,269,487.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,269,487.50/32,963.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,703.27

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