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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,310.76, 44,584.02 and 18,160.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,310.76, 44,584.02 and 18,160.87 is: 25,059.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,310.76 : 44,584.02 = 18,160.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,310.76/44,584.02 = 18,160.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,310.76x = 44,584.02 × 18,160.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,310.76x = 809,684,591.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,684,591.30/32,310.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,059.29

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