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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,253.52, 44,512.56 and 18,825.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,253.52, 44,512.56 and 18,825.64 is: 25,980.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,253.52 : 44,512.56 = 18,825.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,253.52/44,512.56 = 18,825.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,253.52x = 44,512.56 × 18,825.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,253.52x = 837,977,430.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,977,430.04/32,253.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,980.96

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