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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,191.92, 44,427.62 and 18,047.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,191.92, 44,427.62 and 18,047.48 is: 24,907.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,191.92 : 44,427.62 = 18,047.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,191.92/44,427.62 = 18,047.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,191.92x = 44,427.62 × 18,047.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,191.92x = 801,806,583.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,806,583.40/32,191.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,907.08

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