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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,170.86, 44,372.07 and 22,100.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,170.86, 44,372.07 and 22,100.94 is: 30,483.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,170.86 : 44,372.07 = 22,100.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,170.86/44,372.07 = 22,100.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,170.86x = 44,372.07 × 22,100.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,170.86x = 980,664,456.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 980,664,456.75/32,170.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,483.00

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