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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,454.96, 44,787.76 and 18,307.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,454.96, 44,787.76 and 18,307.70 is: 25,264.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,454.96 : 44,787.76 = 18,307.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,454.96/44,787.76 = 18,307.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,454.96x = 44,787.76 × 18,307.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,454.96x = 819,960,873.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,960,873.75/32,454.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,264.58

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