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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,252.98, 44,509.08 and 18,105.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,252.98, 44,509.08 and 18,105.85 is: 24,986.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,252.98 : 44,509.08 = 18,105.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,252.98/44,509.08 = 18,105.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,252.98x = 44,509.08 × 18,105.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,252.98x = 805,874,726.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,874,726.12/32,252.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,986.05

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