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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,395.82, 44,706.75 and 18,056.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,395.82, 44,706.75 and 18,056.84 is: 24,918.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,395.82 : 44,706.75 = 18,056.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,395.82/44,706.75 = 18,056.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,395.82x = 44,706.75 × 18,056.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,395.82x = 807,262,631.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,262,631.67/32,395.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,918.73

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