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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,348.76, 44,641.15 and 18,201.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,348.76, 44,641.15 and 18,201.84 is: 25,118.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,348.76 : 44,641.15 = 18,201.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,348.76/44,641.15 = 18,201.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,348.76x = 44,641.15 × 18,201.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,348.76x = 812,551,069.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,551,069.72/32,348.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,118.46

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