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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,600.97, 44,989.48 and 18,456.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,600.97, 44,989.48 and 18,456.54 is: 25,470.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,600.97 : 44,989.48 = 18,456.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,600.97/44,989.48 = 18,456.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,600.97x = 44,989.48 × 18,456.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,600.97x = 830,350,137.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,350,137.20/32,600.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,470.11

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