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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,604.84, 44,995.77 and 18,265.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,604.84, 44,995.77 and 18,265.29 is: 25,206.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,604.84 : 44,995.77 = 18,265.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,604.84/44,995.77 = 18,265.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,604.84x = 44,995.77 × 18,265.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,604.84x = 821,860,787.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,860,787.82/32,604.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,206.71

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