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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,302.08, 44,576.60 and 18,154.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,302.08, 44,576.60 and 18,154.88 is: 25,053.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,302.08 : 44,576.60 = 18,154.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,302.08/44,576.60 = 18,154.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,302.08x = 44,576.60 × 18,154.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,302.08x = 809,282,823.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,282,823.81/32,302.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,053.58

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