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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,447.81, 44,777.90 and 18,107.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,447.81, 44,777.90 and 18,107.49 is: 24,988.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,447.81 : 44,777.90 = 18,107.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,447.81/44,777.90 = 18,107.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,447.81x = 44,777.90 × 18,107.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,447.81x = 810,815,285.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,815,285.93/32,447.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,988.29

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