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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,441.29, 44,767.61 and 18,295.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,441.29, 44,767.61 and 18,295.45 is: 25,246.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,441.29 : 44,767.61 = 18,295.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,441.29/44,767.61 = 18,295.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,441.29x = 44,767.61 × 18,295.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,441.29x = 819,043,570.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,043,570.37/32,441.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,246.95

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