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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,466.99, 44,804.27 and 18,125.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,466.99, 44,804.27 and 18,125.99 is: 25,013.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,466.99 : 44,804.27 = 18,125.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,466.99/44,804.27 = 18,125.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,466.99x = 44,804.27 × 18,125.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,466.99x = 812,121,749.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,121,749.98/32,466.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,013.77

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