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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,375.03, 44,670.76 and 18,943.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,375.03, 44,670.76 and 18,943.70 is: 26,138.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,375.03 : 44,670.76 = 18,943.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,375.03/44,670.76 = 18,943.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,375.03x = 44,670.76 × 18,943.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,375.03x = 846,229,476.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,229,476.21/32,375.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,138.34

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