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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,657.52, 49,001.58 and 22,677.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,657.52, 49,001.58 and 22,677.60 is: 34,027.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,657.52 : 49,001.58 = 22,677.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,657.52/49,001.58 = 22,677.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,657.52x = 49,001.58 × 22,677.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,657.52x = 1,111,238,230.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,111,238,230.61/32,657.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,027.02

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