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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,443.22, 44,771.90 and 18,102.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,443.22, 44,771.90 and 18,102.57 is: 24,981.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,443.22 : 44,771.90 = 18,102.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,443.22/44,771.90 = 18,102.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,443.22x = 44,771.90 × 18,102.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,443.22x = 810,486,363.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,486,363.27/32,443.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,981.69

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