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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,165.02, 44,387.73 and 18,018.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,165.02, 44,387.73 and 18,018.16 is: 24,865.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,165.02 : 44,387.73 = 18,018.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,165.02/44,387.73 = 18,018.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,165.02x = 44,387.73 × 18,018.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,165.02x = 799,785,359.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,785,359.89/32,165.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,865.07

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