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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,004.80, 44,178.71 and 24,069.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,004.80, 44,178.71 and 24,069.93 is: 33,225.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,004.80 : 44,178.71 = 24,069.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,004.80/44,178.71 = 24,069.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,004.80x = 44,178.71 × 24,069.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,004.80x = 1,063,378,457.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,063,378,457.19/32,004.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,225.59

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