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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,544.44, 44,913.18 and 18,398.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,544.44, 44,913.18 and 18,398.52 is: 25,391.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,544.44 : 44,913.18 = 18,398.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,544.44/44,913.18 = 18,398.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,544.44x = 44,913.18 × 18,398.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,544.44x = 826,336,040.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,336,040.49/32,544.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,391.01

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