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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,240.09, 44,492.20 and 18,093.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,240.09, 44,492.20 and 18,093.80 is: 24,969.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,240.09 : 44,492.20 = 18,093.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,240.09/44,492.20 = 18,093.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,240.09x = 44,492.20 × 18,093.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,240.09x = 805,032,968.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,032,968.36/32,240.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,969.94

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