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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,591.22, 44,975.49 and 18,443.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,591.22, 44,975.49 and 18,443.70 is: 25,452.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,591.22 : 44,975.49 = 18,443.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,591.22/44,975.49 = 18,443.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,591.22x = 44,975.49 × 18,443.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,591.22x = 829,514,444.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,514,444.91/32,591.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,452.08

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