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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,423.99, 44,745.01 and 18,083.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,423.99, 44,745.01 and 18,083.84 is: 24,955.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,423.99 : 44,745.01 = 18,083.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,423.99/44,745.01 = 18,083.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,423.99x = 44,745.01 × 18,083.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,423.99x = 809,161,332.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,161,332.70/32,423.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,955.64

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