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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,546.10, 44,913.69 and 18,398.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,546.10, 44,913.69 and 18,398.95 is: 25,390.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,546.10 : 44,913.69 = 18,398.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,546.10/44,913.69 = 18,398.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,546.10x = 44,913.69 × 18,398.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,546.10x = 826,364,624.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,364,624.34/32,546.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,390.59

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