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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,230.14, 44,481.66 and 18,082.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,230.14, 44,481.66 and 18,082.89 is: 24,956.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,230.14 : 44,481.66 = 18,082.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,230.14/44,481.66 = 18,082.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,230.14x = 44,481.66 × 18,082.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,230.14x = 804,356,964.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,356,964.80/32,230.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,956.67

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