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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,309.51, 44,589.57 and 18,164.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,309.51, 44,589.57 and 18,164.48 is: 25,068.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,309.51 : 44,589.57 = 18,164.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,309.51/44,589.57 = 18,164.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,309.51x = 44,589.57 × 18,164.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,309.51x = 809,946,352.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,946,352.47/32,309.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,068.36

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