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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,550.83, 44,921.36 and 18,402.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,550.83, 44,921.36 and 18,402.83 is: 25,396.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,550.83 : 44,921.36 = 18,402.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,550.83/44,921.36 = 18,402.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,550.83x = 44,921.36 × 18,402.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,550.83x = 826,680,059.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,680,059.43/32,550.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,396.59

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