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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,523.48, 44,879.94 and 18,377.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,523.48, 44,879.94 and 18,377.64 is: 25,359.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,523.48 : 44,879.94 = 18,377.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,523.48/44,879.94 = 18,377.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,523.48x = 44,879.94 × 18,377.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,523.48x = 824,787,380.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,787,380.54/32,523.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,359.75

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