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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,389.56, 44,698.68 and 18,050.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,389.56, 44,698.68 and 18,050.04 is: 24,909.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,389.56 : 44,698.68 = 18,050.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,389.56/44,698.68 = 18,050.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,389.56x = 44,698.68 × 18,050.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,389.56x = 806,812,961.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,812,961.95/32,389.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,909.66

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