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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,263.64, 44,520.78 and 18,113.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,263.64, 44,520.78 and 18,113.72 is: 24,995.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,263.64 : 44,520.78 = 18,113.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,263.64/44,520.78 = 18,113.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,263.64x = 44,520.78 × 18,113.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,263.64x = 806,436,943.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,436,943.10/32,263.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,995.23

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