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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,329.28, 44,607.72 and 18,897.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,329.28, 44,607.72 and 18,897.94 is: 26,075.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,329.28 : 44,607.72 = 18,897.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,329.28/44,607.72 = 18,897.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,329.28x = 44,607.72 × 18,897.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,329.28x = 842,993,698.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842,993,698.57/32,329.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,075.24

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