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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,673.91, 45,037.59 and 22,045.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,673.91, 45,037.59 and 22,045.09 is: 30,386.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,673.91 : 45,037.59 = 22,045.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,673.91/45,037.59 = 22,045.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,673.91x = 45,037.59 × 22,045.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,673.91x = 992,857,724.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 992,857,724.93/32,673.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,386.87

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