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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,223.94, 44,469.34 and 18,077.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,223.94, 44,469.34 and 18,077.09 is: 24,946.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,223.94 : 44,469.34 = 18,077.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,223.94/44,469.34 = 18,077.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,223.94x = 44,469.34 × 18,077.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,223.94x = 803,875,993.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,875,993.88/32,223.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,946.55

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