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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,161.91, 44,400.51 and 24,223.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,161.91, 44,400.51 and 24,223.10 is: 33,440.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,161.91 : 44,400.51 = 24,223.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,161.91/44,400.51 = 24,223.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,161.91x = 44,400.51 × 24,223.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,161.91x = 1,075,517,771.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,075,517,771.78/32,161.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,440.74

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