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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,309.76, 44,585.04 and 18,159.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,309.76, 44,585.04 and 18,159.84 is: 25,059.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,309.76 : 44,585.04 = 18,159.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,309.76/44,585.04 = 18,159.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,309.76x = 44,585.04 × 18,159.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,309.76x = 809,657,192.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,657,192.79/32,309.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,059.21

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