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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,120.64, 44,368.84 and 24,659.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,120.64, 44,368.84 and 24,659.16 is: 34,062.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,120.64 : 44,368.84 = 24,659.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,120.64/44,368.84 = 24,659.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,120.64x = 44,368.84 × 24,659.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,120.64x = 1,094,098,324.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,094,098,324.57/32,120.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,062.16

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