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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,369.55, 44,670.05 and 18,029.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,369.55, 44,670.05 and 18,029.26 is: 24,880.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,369.55 : 44,670.05 = 18,029.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,369.55/44,670.05 = 18,029.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,369.55x = 44,670.05 × 18,029.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,369.55x = 805,367,945.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,367,945.66/32,369.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,880.42

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