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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,653.51, 44,998.68 and 22,024.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,653.51, 44,998.68 and 22,024.69 is: 30,351.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,653.51 : 44,998.68 = 22,024.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,653.51/44,998.68 = 22,024.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,653.51x = 44,998.68 × 22,024.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,653.51x = 991,081,977.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 991,081,977.41/32,653.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,351.47

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