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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,305.92, 44,579.84 and 18,160.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,305.92, 44,579.84 and 18,160.80 is: 25,060.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,305.92 : 44,579.84 = 18,160.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,305.92/44,579.84 = 18,160.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,305.92x = 44,579.84 × 18,160.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,305.92x = 809,605,558.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,605,558.27/32,305.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,060.59

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