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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,112.61, 44,357.77 and 24,651.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,112.61, 44,357.77 and 24,651.15 is: 34,051.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,112.61 : 44,357.77 = 24,651.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,112.61/44,357.77 = 24,651.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,112.61x = 44,357.77 × 24,651.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,112.61x = 1,093,470,041.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,093,470,041.94/32,112.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,051.11

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