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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,993.13, 45,532.14 and 18,089.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,993.13, 45,532.14 and 18,089.13 is: 24,963.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,993.13 : 45,532.14 = 18,089.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,993.13/45,532.14 = 18,089.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,993.13x = 45,532.14 × 18,089.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,993.13x = 823,636,799.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,636,799.64/32,993.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,963.89

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