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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,607.27, 44,995.87 and 18,070.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,607.27, 44,995.87 and 18,070.48 is: 24,936.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,607.27 : 44,995.87 = 18,070.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,607.27/44,995.87 = 18,070.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,607.27x = 44,995.87 × 18,070.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,607.27x = 813,096,653.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,096,653.59/32,607.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,936.05

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