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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,242.09, 44,494.96 and 18,095.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,242.09, 44,494.96 and 18,095.80 is: 24,972.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,242.09 : 44,494.96 = 18,095.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,242.09/44,494.96 = 18,095.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,242.09x = 44,494.96 × 18,095.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,242.09x = 805,171,897.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,171,897.17/32,242.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,972.70

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