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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,257.78, 44,515.08 and 18,110.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,257.78, 44,515.08 and 18,110.62 is: 24,992.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,257.78 : 44,515.08 = 18,110.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,257.78/44,515.08 = 18,110.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,257.78x = 44,515.08 × 18,110.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,257.78x = 806,195,698.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,195,698.15/32,257.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,992.29

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