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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,389.44, 44,717.76 and 23,465.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,389.44, 44,717.76 and 23,465.76 is: 32,397.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,389.44 : 44,717.76 = 23,465.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,389.44/44,717.76 = 23,465.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,389.44x = 44,717.76 × 23,465.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,389.44x = 1,049,336,223.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,049,336,223.90/32,389.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,397.48

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