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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,514.91, 44,874.22 and 18,368.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,514.91, 44,874.22 and 18,368.67 is: 25,350.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,514.91 : 44,874.22 = 18,368.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,514.91/44,874.22 = 18,368.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,514.91x = 44,874.22 × 18,368.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,514.91x = 824,279,422.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,279,422.47/32,514.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,350.81

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