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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,966.84, 45,494.25 and 18,062.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,966.84, 45,494.25 and 18,062.84 is: 24,926.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,966.84 : 45,494.25 = 18,062.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,966.84/45,494.25 = 18,062.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,966.84x = 45,494.25 × 18,062.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,966.84x = 821,755,358.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,755,358.67/32,966.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,926.73

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