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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,314.53, 44,589.18 and 18,164.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,314.53, 44,589.18 and 18,164.64 is: 25,064.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,314.53 : 44,589.18 = 18,164.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,314.53/44,589.18 = 18,164.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,314.53x = 44,589.18 × 18,164.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,314.53x = 809,946,402.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,946,402.60/32,314.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,064.46

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