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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,480.92, 44,823.63 and 18,333.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,480.92, 44,823.63 and 18,333.46 is: 25,300.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,480.92 : 44,823.63 = 18,333.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,480.92/44,823.63 = 18,333.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,480.92x = 44,823.63 × 18,333.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,480.92x = 821,772,227.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,772,227.66/32,480.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,300.15

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