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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,564.58, 44,941.54 and 18,225.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,564.58, 44,941.54 and 18,225.85 is: 25,153.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,564.58 : 44,941.54 = 18,225.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,564.58/44,941.54 = 18,225.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,564.58x = 44,941.54 × 18,225.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,564.58x = 819,097,600.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,097,600.06/32,564.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,153.02

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