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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,251.03, 44,505.66 and 18,108.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,251.03, 44,505.66 and 18,108.43 is: 24,989.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,251.03 : 44,505.66 = 18,108.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,251.03/44,505.66 = 18,108.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,251.03x = 44,505.66 × 18,108.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,251.03x = 805,927,628.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,927,628.71/32,251.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,989.21

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