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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,190.91, 44,426.18 and 18,046.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,190.91, 44,426.18 and 18,046.48 is: 24,905.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,190.91 : 44,426.18 = 18,046.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,190.91/44,426.18 = 18,046.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,190.91x = 44,426.18 × 18,046.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,190.91x = 801,736,168.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,736,168.85/32,190.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,905.67

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