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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,213.76, 44,454.87 and 18,066.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,213.76, 44,454.87 and 18,066.57 is: 24,931.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,213.76 : 44,454.87 = 18,066.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,213.76/44,454.87 = 18,066.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,213.76x = 44,454.87 × 18,066.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,213.76x = 803,147,020.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,147,020.70/32,213.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,931.80

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