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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,248.02, 44,499.82 and 18,098.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,248.02, 44,499.82 and 18,098.13 is: 24,974.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,248.02 : 44,499.82 = 18,098.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,248.02/44,499.82 = 18,098.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,248.02x = 44,499.82 × 18,098.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,248.02x = 805,363,259.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,363,259.59/32,248.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,974.04

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