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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,232.12, 44,464.98 and 22,805.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,232.12, 44,464.98 and 22,805.88 is: 31,461.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,232.12 : 44,464.98 = 22,805.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,232.12/44,464.98 = 22,805.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,232.12x = 44,464.98 × 22,805.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,232.12x = 1,014,062,998.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,014,062,998.08/32,232.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,461.26

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