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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,404.62, 44,718.24 and 18,064.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,404.62, 44,718.24 and 18,064.28 is: 24,928.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,404.62 : 44,718.24 = 18,064.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,404.62/44,718.24 = 18,064.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,404.62x = 44,718.24 × 18,064.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,404.62x = 807,802,584.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,802,584.88/32,404.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,928.62

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