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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,241.03, 44,492.64 and 18,093.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,241.03, 44,492.64 and 18,093.88 is: 24,969.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,241.03 : 44,492.64 = 18,093.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,241.03/44,492.64 = 18,093.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,241.03x = 44,492.64 × 18,093.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,241.03x = 805,044,266.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,044,266.58/32,241.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,969.56

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