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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,314.92, 44,598.58 and 18,167.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,314.92, 44,598.58 and 18,167.76 is: 25,073.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,314.92 : 44,598.58 = 18,167.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,314.92/44,598.58 = 18,167.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,314.92x = 44,598.58 × 18,167.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,314.92x = 810,256,297.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,256,297.78/32,314.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,073.75

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