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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,222.81, 44,467.79 and 18,075.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,222.81, 44,467.79 and 18,075.96 is: 24,945.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,222.81 : 44,467.79 = 18,075.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,222.81/44,467.79 = 18,075.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,222.81x = 44,467.79 × 18,075.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,222.81x = 803,797,902.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,797,902.95/32,222.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,945.00

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