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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,994.64, 45,548.36 and 18,844.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,994.64, 45,548.36 and 18,844.80 is: 26,014.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,994.64 : 45,548.36 = 18,844.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,994.64/45,548.36 = 18,844.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,994.64x = 45,548.36 × 18,844.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,994.64x = 858,349,734.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,349,734.53/32,994.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,014.82

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