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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,560.82, 44,934.09 and 18,220.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,560.82, 44,934.09 and 18,220.67 is: 25,144.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,560.82 : 44,934.09 = 18,220.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,560.82/44,934.09 = 18,220.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,560.82x = 44,934.09 × 18,220.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,560.82x = 818,729,000.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,729,000.97/32,560.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,144.61

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