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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,609.97, 44,990.97 and 22,534.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,609.97, 44,990.97 and 22,534.78 is: 31,090.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,609.97 : 44,990.97 = 22,534.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,609.97/44,990.97 = 22,534.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,609.97x = 44,990.97 × 22,534.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,609.97x = 1,013,861,610.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,013,861,610.94/32,609.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,090.54

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