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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,257.84, 44,515.88 and 18,110.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,257.84, 44,515.88 and 18,110.79 is: 24,992.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,257.84 : 44,515.88 = 18,110.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,257.84/44,515.88 = 18,110.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,257.84x = 44,515.88 × 18,110.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,257.84x = 806,217,754.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,217,754.35/32,257.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,992.92

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