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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,252.64, 44,508.66 and 18,105.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,252.64, 44,508.66 and 18,105.48 is: 24,985.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,252.64 : 44,508.66 = 18,105.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,252.64/44,508.66 = 18,105.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,252.64x = 44,508.66 × 18,105.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,252.64x = 805,850,653.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,850,653.46/32,252.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,985.57

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