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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,060.91, 44,234.19 and 18,629.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,060.91, 44,234.19 and 18,629.63 is: 25,703.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,060.91 : 44,234.19 = 18,629.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,060.91/44,234.19 = 18,629.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,060.91x = 44,234.19 × 18,629.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,060.91x = 824,066,371.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,066,371.88/32,060.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,703.15

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