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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,392.28, 44,699.82 and 18,052.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,392.28, 44,699.82 and 18,052.88 is: 24,912.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,392.28 : 44,699.82 = 18,052.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,392.28/44,699.82 = 18,052.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,392.28x = 44,699.82 × 18,052.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,392.28x = 806,960,486.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,960,486.48/32,392.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,912.12

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