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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,595.76, 44,974.68 and 18,445.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,595.76, 44,974.68 and 18,445.52 is: 25,450.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,595.76 : 44,974.68 = 18,445.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,595.76/44,974.68 = 18,445.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,595.76x = 44,974.68 × 18,445.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,595.76x = 829,581,359.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,581,359.43/32,595.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,450.59

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