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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,394.63, 44,704.40 and 18,252.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,394.63, 44,704.40 and 18,252.03 is: 25,187.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,394.63 : 44,704.40 = 18,252.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,394.63/44,704.40 = 18,252.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,394.63x = 44,704.40 × 18,252.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,394.63x = 815,945,958.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,945,958.67/32,394.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,187.69

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