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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,607.97, 44,988.21 and 22,532.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,607.97, 44,988.21 and 22,532.78 is: 31,087.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,607.97 : 44,988.21 = 22,532.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,607.97/44,988.21 = 22,532.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,607.97x = 44,988.21 × 22,532.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,607.97x = 1,013,709,550.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,013,709,550.99/32,607.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,087.79

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