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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,252.92, 44,508.85 and 18,105.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,252.92, 44,508.85 and 18,105.76 is: 24,985.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,252.92 : 44,508.85 = 18,105.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,252.92/44,508.85 = 18,105.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,252.92x = 44,508.85 × 18,105.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,252.92x = 805,866,242.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,866,242.90/32,252.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,985.84

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