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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,109.24, 44,322.64 and 24,174.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,109.24, 44,322.64 and 24,174.48 is: 33,369.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,109.24 : 44,322.64 = 24,174.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,109.24/44,322.64 = 24,174.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,109.24x = 44,322.64 × 24,174.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,109.24x = 1,071,476,774.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,071,476,774.23/32,109.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,369.73

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