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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,366.16, 44,664.66 and 18,218.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,366.16, 44,664.66 and 18,218.70 is: 25,141.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,366.16 : 44,664.66 = 18,218.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,366.16/44,664.66 = 18,218.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,366.16x = 44,664.66 × 18,218.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,366.16x = 813,732,041.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,732,041.14/32,366.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,141.45

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