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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,310.82, 44,588.77 and 18,163.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,310.82, 44,588.77 and 18,163.77 is: 25,065.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,310.82 : 44,588.77 = 18,163.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,310.82/44,588.77 = 18,163.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,310.82x = 44,588.77 × 18,163.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,310.82x = 809,900,162.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,900,162.86/32,310.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,065.91

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