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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,363.44, 44,660.48 and 18,217.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,363.44, 44,660.48 and 18,217.04 is: 25,138.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,363.44 : 44,660.48 = 18,217.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,363.44/44,660.48 = 18,217.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,363.44x = 44,660.48 × 18,217.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,363.44x = 813,581,750.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,581,750.58/32,363.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,138.91

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