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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,475.63, 44,815.93 and 18,135.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,475.63, 44,815.93 and 18,135.70 is: 25,027.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,475.63 : 44,815.93 = 18,135.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,475.63/44,815.93 = 18,135.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,475.63x = 44,815.93 × 18,135.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,475.63x = 812,768,206.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,768,206.34/32,475.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,027.02

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