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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,449.88, 44,767.68 and 22,903.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,449.88, 44,767.68 and 22,903.64 is: 31,597.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,449.88 : 44,767.68 = 22,903.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,449.88/44,767.68 = 22,903.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,449.88x = 44,767.68 × 22,903.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,449.88x = 1,025,342,826.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,025,342,826.36/32,449.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,597.74

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