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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,322.82, 44,627.58 and 24,755.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,322.82, 44,627.58 and 24,755.80 is: 34,179.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,322.82 : 44,627.58 = 24,755.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,322.82/44,627.58 = 24,755.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,322.82x = 44,627.58 × 24,755.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,322.82x = 1,104,791,444.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,104,791,444.96/32,322.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,179.92

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