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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,110.82, 44,321.83 and 18,684.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,110.82, 44,321.83 and 18,684.67 is: 25,790.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,110.82 : 44,321.83 = 18,684.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,110.82/44,321.83 = 18,684.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,110.82x = 44,321.83 × 18,684.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,110.82x = 828,138,609.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,138,609.83/32,110.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,790.02

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