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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,211.57, 44,450.46 and 18,065.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,211.57, 44,450.46 and 18,065.73 is: 24,929.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,211.57 : 44,450.46 = 18,065.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,211.57/44,450.46 = 18,065.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,211.57x = 44,450.46 × 18,065.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,211.57x = 803,030,008.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,030,008.74/32,211.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,929.86

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