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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,169.99, 44,370.85 and 22,100.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,169.99, 44,370.85 and 22,100.07 is: 30,481.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,169.99 : 44,370.85 = 22,100.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,169.99/44,370.85 = 22,100.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,169.99x = 44,370.85 × 22,100.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,169.99x = 980,598,890.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 980,598,890.96/32,169.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,481.79

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