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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,577.22, 44,954.08 and 18,430.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,577.22, 44,954.08 and 18,430.98 is: 25,433.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,577.22 : 44,954.08 = 18,430.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,577.22/44,954.08 = 18,430.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,577.22x = 44,954.08 × 18,430.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,577.22x = 828,547,749.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,547,749.40/32,577.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,433.35

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