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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,250.96, 44,507.07 and 18,104.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,250.96, 44,507.07 and 18,104.04 is: 24,983.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,250.96 : 44,507.07 = 18,104.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,250.96/44,507.07 = 18,104.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,250.96x = 44,507.07 × 18,104.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,250.96x = 805,757,775.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,757,775.56/32,250.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,983.99

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