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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,567.70, 44,941.28 and 18,225.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,567.70, 44,941.28 and 18,225.12 is: 25,149.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,567.70 : 44,941.28 = 18,225.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,567.70/44,941.28 = 18,225.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,567.70x = 44,941.28 × 18,225.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,567.70x = 819,060,220.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,060,220.95/32,567.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,149.46

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