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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,369.58, 44,669.49 and 18,029.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,369.58, 44,669.49 and 18,029.02 is: 24,879.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,369.58 : 44,669.49 = 18,029.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,369.58/44,669.49 = 18,029.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,369.58x = 44,669.49 × 18,029.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,369.58x = 805,347,128.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,347,128.60/32,369.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,879.75

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