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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,446.62, 44,774.51 and 18,298.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,446.62, 44,774.51 and 18,298.62 is: 25,251.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,446.62 : 44,774.51 = 18,298.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,446.62/44,774.51 = 18,298.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,446.62x = 44,774.51 × 18,298.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,446.62x = 819,311,652.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,311,652.68/32,446.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,251.06

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