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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,992.88, 45,530.24 and 18,845.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,992.88, 45,530.24 and 18,845.69 is: 26,007.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,992.88 : 45,530.24 = 18,845.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,992.88/45,530.24 = 18,845.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,992.88x = 45,530.24 × 18,845.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,992.88x = 858,048,466.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,048,466.79/32,992.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,007.08

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