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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,450.76, 44,780.04 and 18,305.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,450.76, 44,780.04 and 18,305.73 is: 25,260.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,450.76 : 44,780.04 = 18,305.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,450.76/44,780.04 = 18,305.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,450.76x = 44,780.04 × 18,305.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,450.76x = 819,731,321.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,731,321.63/32,450.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,260.77

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