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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,504.54, 44,864.42 and 18,365.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,504.54, 44,864.42 and 18,365.58 is: 25,349.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,504.54 : 44,864.42 = 18,365.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,504.54/44,864.42 = 18,365.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,504.54x = 44,864.42 × 18,365.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,504.54x = 823,961,002.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,961,002.84/32,504.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,349.11

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