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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,415.96, 44,751.68 and 22,398.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,415.96, 44,751.68 and 22,398.33 is: 30,921.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,415.96 : 44,751.68 = 22,398.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,415.96/44,751.68 = 22,398.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,415.96x = 44,751.68 × 22,398.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,415.96x = 1,002,363,036.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,002,363,036.52/32,415.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,921.90

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