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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,553.72, 44,924.90 and 18,406.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,553.72, 44,924.90 and 18,406.67 is: 25,401.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,553.72 : 44,924.90 = 18,406.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,553.72/44,924.90 = 18,406.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,553.72x = 44,924.90 × 18,406.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,553.72x = 826,917,492.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,917,492.43/32,553.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,401.63

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