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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,294.76, 44,564.68 and 18,869.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,294.76, 44,564.68 and 18,869.80 is: 26,039.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,294.76 : 44,564.68 = 18,869.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,294.76/44,564.68 = 18,869.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,294.76x = 44,564.68 × 18,869.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,294.76x = 840,926,598.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,926,598.66/32,294.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,039.10

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