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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,600.54, 44,989.82 and 18,453.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,600.54, 44,989.82 and 18,453.08 is: 25,465.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,600.54 : 44,989.82 = 18,453.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,600.54/44,989.82 = 18,453.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,600.54x = 44,989.82 × 18,453.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,600.54x = 830,200,747.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,200,747.65/32,600.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,465.86

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