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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,329.10, 44,607.47 and 18,897.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,329.10, 44,607.47 and 18,897.76 is: 26,074.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,329.10 : 44,607.47 = 18,897.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,329.10/44,607.47 = 18,897.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,329.10x = 44,607.47 × 18,897.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,329.10x = 842,981,039.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842,981,039.23/32,329.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,074.99

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