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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,599.29, 44,988.09 and 18,451.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,599.29, 44,988.09 and 18,451.83 is: 25,464.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,599.29 : 44,988.09 = 18,451.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,599.29/44,988.09 = 18,451.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,599.29x = 44,988.09 × 18,451.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,599.29x = 830,112,588.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,112,588.70/32,599.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,464.13

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