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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,506.97, 44,855.65 and 18,167.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,506.97, 44,855.65 and 18,167.57 is: 25,069.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,506.97 : 44,855.65 = 18,167.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,506.97/44,855.65 = 18,167.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,506.97x = 44,855.65 × 18,167.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,506.97x = 814,918,227.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,918,227.99/32,506.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,069.03

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