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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,552.22, 44,920.76 and 18,404.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,552.22, 44,920.76 and 18,404.76 is: 25,397.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,552.22 : 44,920.76 = 18,404.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,552.22/44,920.76 = 18,404.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,552.22x = 44,920.76 × 18,404.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,552.22x = 826,755,806.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,755,806.82/32,552.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,397.83

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