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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,374.97, 44,667.18 and 18,225.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,374.97, 44,667.18 and 18,225.08 is: 25,144.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,374.97 : 44,667.18 = 18,225.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,374.97/44,667.18 = 18,225.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,374.97x = 44,667.18 × 18,225.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,374.97x = 814,062,928.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,062,928.87/32,374.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,144.82

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