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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,054.76, 44,172.56 and 24,509.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,054.76, 44,172.56 and 24,509.64 is: 33,775.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,054.76 : 44,172.56 = 24,509.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,054.76/44,172.56 = 24,509.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,054.76x = 44,172.56 × 24,509.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,054.76x = 1,082,653,543.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,082,653,543.48/32,054.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,775.13

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