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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,265.92, 44,527.24 and 18,120.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,265.92, 44,527.24 and 18,120.08 is: 25,005.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,265.92 : 44,527.24 = 18,120.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,265.92/44,527.24 = 18,120.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,265.92x = 44,527.24 × 18,120.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,265.92x = 806,837,150.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,837,150.98/32,265.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,005.86

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