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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,513.91, 44,872.84 and 18,367.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,513.91, 44,872.84 and 18,367.66 is: 25,349.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,513.91 : 44,872.84 = 18,367.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,513.91/44,872.84 = 18,367.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,513.91x = 44,872.84 × 18,367.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,513.91x = 824,209,044.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,209,044.09/32,513.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,349.43

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