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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,543.70, 44,910.09 and 18,396.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,543.70, 44,910.09 and 18,396.51 is: 25,387.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,543.70 : 44,910.09 = 18,396.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,543.70/44,910.09 = 18,396.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,543.70x = 44,910.09 × 18,396.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,543.70x = 826,188,919.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,188,919.79/32,543.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,387.06

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