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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,609.48, 44,990.28 and 22,534.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,609.48, 44,990.28 and 22,534.29 is: 31,089.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,609.48 : 44,990.28 = 22,534.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,609.48/44,990.28 = 22,534.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,609.48x = 44,990.28 × 22,534.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,609.48x = 1,013,824,016.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,013,824,016.70/32,609.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,089.86

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