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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,047.64, 44,237.90 and 24,112.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,047.64, 44,237.90 and 24,112.93 is: 33,284.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,047.64 : 44,237.90 = 24,112.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,047.64/44,237.90 = 24,112.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,047.64x = 44,237.90 × 24,112.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,047.64x = 1,066,705,164.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,066,705,164.86/32,047.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,284.99

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