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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,425.99, 44,747.77 and 18,085.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,425.99, 44,747.77 and 18,085.84 is: 24,958.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,425.99 : 44,747.77 = 18,085.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,425.99/44,747.77 = 18,085.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,425.99x = 44,747.77 × 18,085.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,425.99x = 809,301,008.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,301,008.58/32,425.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,958.41

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