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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,116.62, 44,363.30 and 24,655.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,116.62, 44,363.30 and 24,655.16 is: 34,056.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,116.62 : 44,363.30 = 24,655.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,116.62/44,363.30 = 24,655.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,116.62x = 44,363.30 × 24,655.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,116.62x = 1,093,784,259.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,093,784,259.63/32,116.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,056.64

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