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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,368.55, 44,668.67 and 18,028.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,368.55, 44,668.67 and 18,028.26 is: 24,879.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,368.55 : 44,668.67 = 18,028.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,368.55/44,668.67 = 18,028.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,368.55x = 44,668.67 × 18,028.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,368.55x = 805,298,306.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,298,306.47/32,368.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,879.04

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