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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,668.11, 45,082.44 and 24,477.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,668.11, 45,082.44 and 24,477.21 is: 33,778.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,668.11 : 45,082.44 = 24,477.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,668.11/45,082.44 = 24,477.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,668.11x = 45,082.44 × 24,477.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,668.11x = 1,103,492,351.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,103,492,351.19/32,668.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,778.89

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