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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,399.48, 44,728.92 and 22,381.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,399.48, 44,728.92 and 22,381.80 is: 30,899.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,399.48 : 44,728.92 = 22,381.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,399.48/44,728.92 = 22,381.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,399.48x = 44,728.92 × 22,381.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,399.48x = 1,001,113,741.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,001,113,741.66/32,399.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,899.07

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