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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,509.97, 44,867.41 and 18,363.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,509.97, 44,867.41 and 18,363.72 is: 25,344.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,509.97 : 44,867.41 = 18,363.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,509.97/44,867.41 = 18,363.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,509.97x = 44,867.41 × 18,363.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,509.97x = 823,932,676.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,932,676.71/32,509.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,344.00

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