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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,167.48, 44,368.96 and 22,627.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,167.48, 44,368.96 and 22,627.60 is: 31,210.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,167.48 : 44,368.96 = 22,627.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,167.48/44,368.96 = 22,627.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,167.48x = 44,368.96 × 22,627.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,167.48x = 1,003,963,079.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,003,963,079.30/32,167.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,210.50

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