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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,295.20, 44,571.54 and 18,148.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,295.20, 44,571.54 and 18,148.04 is: 25,046.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,295.20 : 44,571.54 = 18,148.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,295.20/44,571.54 = 18,148.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,295.20x = 44,571.54 × 18,148.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,295.20x = 808,885,867.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,885,867.92/32,295.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,046.63

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