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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,264.78, 44,586.99 and 24,293.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,264.78, 44,586.99 and 24,293.16 is: 33,570.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,264.78 : 44,586.99 = 24,293.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,264.78/44,586.99 = 24,293.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,264.78x = 44,586.99 × 24,293.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,264.78x = 1,083,158,881.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,083,158,881.99/32,264.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,570.94

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