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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,446.02, 44,774.18 and 18,106.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,446.02, 44,774.18 and 18,106.47 is: 24,986.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,446.02 : 44,774.18 = 18,106.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,446.02/44,774.18 = 18,106.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,446.02x = 44,774.18 × 18,106.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,446.02x = 810,702,426.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,702,426.16/32,446.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,986.19

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