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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,266.13, 44,507.95 and 20,308.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,266.13, 44,507.95 and 20,308.70 is: 28,013.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,266.13 : 44,507.95 = 20,308.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,266.13/44,507.95 = 20,308.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,266.13x = 44,507.95 × 20,308.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,266.13x = 903,898,664.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 903,898,664.66/32,266.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,013.86

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