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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,311.02, 44,588.82 and 18,163.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,311.02, 44,588.82 and 18,163.88 is: 25,065.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,311.02 : 44,588.82 = 18,163.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,311.02/44,588.82 = 18,163.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,311.02x = 44,588.82 × 18,163.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,311.02x = 809,905,752.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,905,752.88/32,311.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,065.93

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