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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,226.98, 44,494.91 and 24,659.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,226.98, 44,494.91 and 24,659.79 is: 34,047.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,226.98 : 44,494.91 = 24,659.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,226.98/44,494.91 = 24,659.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,226.98x = 44,494.91 × 24,659.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,226.98x = 1,097,235,013.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,097,235,013.37/32,226.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,047.10

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