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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,388.93, 44,707.92 and 18,964.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,388.93, 44,707.92 and 18,964.50 is: 26,177.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,388.93 : 44,707.92 = 18,964.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,388.93/44,707.92 = 18,964.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,388.93x = 44,707.92 × 18,964.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,388.93x = 847,863,348.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,863,348.84/32,388.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,177.57

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