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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,347.52, 44,651.62 and 18,922.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,347.52, 44,651.62 and 18,922.98 is: 26,120.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,347.52 : 44,651.62 = 18,922.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,347.52/44,651.62 = 18,922.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,347.52x = 44,651.62 × 18,922.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,347.52x = 844,941,903.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844,941,903.32/32,347.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,120.76

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