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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,399.07, 44,705.30 and 18,055.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,399.07, 44,705.30 and 18,055.76 is: 24,913.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,399.07 : 44,705.30 = 18,055.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,399.07/44,705.30 = 18,055.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,399.07x = 44,705.30 × 18,055.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,399.07x = 807,188,310.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,188,310.12/32,399.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,913.94

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