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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,213.70, 44,454.82 and 18,066.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,213.70, 44,454.82 and 18,066.85 is: 24,932.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,213.70 : 44,454.82 = 18,066.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,213.70/44,454.82 = 18,066.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,213.70x = 44,454.82 × 18,066.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,213.70x = 803,158,564.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,158,564.72/32,213.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,932.20

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