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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,994.97, 45,532.49 and 18,654.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,994.97, 45,532.49 and 18,654.57 is: 25,742.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,994.97 : 45,532.49 = 18,654.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,994.97/45,532.49 = 18,654.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,994.97x = 45,532.49 × 18,654.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,994.97x = 849,388,928.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,388,928.71/32,994.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,742.98

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