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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,402.76, 44,715.94 and 18,793.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,402.76, 44,715.94 and 18,793.48 is: 25,935.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,402.76 : 44,715.94 = 18,793.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,402.76/44,715.94 = 18,793.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,402.76x = 44,715.94 × 18,793.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,402.76x = 840,368,124.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,368,124.07/32,402.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,935.08

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