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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,604.76, 44,994.18 and 18,460.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,604.76, 44,994.18 and 18,460.36 is: 25,475.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,604.76 : 44,994.18 = 18,460.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,604.76/44,994.18 = 18,460.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,604.76x = 44,994.18 × 18,460.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,604.76x = 830,608,760.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,608,760.70/32,604.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,475.08

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