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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,299.88, 44,576.66 and 18,152.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,299.88, 44,576.66 and 18,152.82 is: 25,052.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,299.88 : 44,576.66 = 18,152.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,299.88/44,576.66 = 18,152.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,299.88x = 44,576.66 × 18,152.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,299.88x = 809,192,130.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,192,130.56/32,299.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,052.48

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