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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,213.76, 44,457.48 and 18,067.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,213.76, 44,457.48 and 18,067.92 is: 24,935.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,213.76 : 44,457.48 = 18,067.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,213.76/44,457.48 = 18,067.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,213.76x = 44,457.48 × 18,067.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,213.76x = 803,254,192.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,254,192.04/32,213.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,935.13

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