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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,515.03, 44,874.39 and 18,368.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,515.03, 44,874.39 and 18,368.79 is: 25,350.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,515.03 : 44,874.39 = 18,368.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,515.03/44,874.39 = 18,368.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,515.03x = 44,874.39 × 18,368.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,515.03x = 824,288,146.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,288,146.89/32,515.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,350.99

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