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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,411.13, 44,727.35 and 18,264.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,411.13, 44,727.35 and 18,264.48 is: 25,204.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,411.13 : 44,727.35 = 18,264.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,411.13/44,727.35 = 18,264.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,411.13x = 44,727.35 × 18,264.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,411.13x = 816,921,789.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,921,789.53/32,411.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,204.98

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