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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,270.73, 44,528.76 and 18,120.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,270.73, 44,528.76 and 18,120.84 is: 25,004.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,270.73 : 44,528.76 = 18,120.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,270.73/44,528.76 = 18,120.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,270.73x = 44,528.76 × 18,120.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,270.73x = 806,898,535.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,898,535.36/32,270.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,004.04

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