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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,242.76, 44,490.66 and 18,094.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,242.76, 44,490.66 and 18,094.76 is: 24,968.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,242.76 : 44,490.66 = 18,094.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,242.76/44,490.66 = 18,094.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,242.76x = 44,490.66 × 18,094.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,242.76x = 805,047,814.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,047,814.94/32,242.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,968.33

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