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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,449.64, 44,779.48 and 18,109.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,449.64, 44,779.48 and 18,109.84 is: 24,991.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,449.64 : 44,779.48 = 18,109.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,449.64/44,779.48 = 18,109.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,449.64x = 44,779.48 × 18,109.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,449.64x = 810,949,218.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,949,218.08/32,449.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,991.01

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