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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,209.96, 44,452.46 and 18,065.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,209.96, 44,452.46 and 18,065.48 is: 24,931.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,209.96 : 44,452.46 = 18,065.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,209.96/44,452.46 = 18,065.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,209.96x = 44,452.46 × 18,065.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,209.96x = 803,055,027.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,055,027.08/32,209.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,931.89

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