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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,369.94, 44,664.95 and 18,028.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,369.94, 44,664.95 and 18,028.08 is: 24,875.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,369.94 : 44,664.95 = 18,028.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,369.94/44,664.95 = 18,028.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,369.94x = 44,664.95 × 18,028.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,369.94x = 805,223,336.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,223,336.87/32,369.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,875.65

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