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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,239.62, 44,452.80 and 27,194.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,239.62, 44,452.80 and 27,194.94 is: 37,497.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,239.62 : 44,452.80 = 27,194.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,239.62/44,452.80 = 27,194.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,239.62x = 44,452.80 × 27,194.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,239.62x = 1,208,891,228.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,208,891,228.83/32,239.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,497.07

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