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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,969.76, 45,501.54 and 18,824.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,969.76, 45,501.54 and 18,824.73 is: 25,980.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,969.76 : 45,501.54 = 18,824.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,969.76/45,501.54 = 18,824.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,969.76x = 45,501.54 × 18,824.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,969.76x = 856,554,205.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856,554,205.08/32,969.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,980.00

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