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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,475.69, 44,815.55 and 18,329.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,475.69, 44,815.55 and 18,329.85 is: 25,294.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,475.69 : 44,815.55 = 18,329.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,475.69/44,815.55 = 18,329.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,475.69x = 44,815.55 × 18,329.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,475.69x = 821,462,217.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,462,217.52/32,475.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,294.68

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