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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,300.08, 44,573.84 and 18,152.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,300.08, 44,573.84 and 18,152.88 is: 25,050.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,300.08 : 44,573.84 = 18,152.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,300.08/44,573.84 = 18,152.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,300.08x = 44,573.84 × 18,152.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,300.08x = 809,143,568.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,143,568.66/32,300.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,050.82

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