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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,691.68, 45,078.41 and 22,602.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,691.68, 45,078.41 and 22,602.58 is: 31,166.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,691.68 : 45,078.41 = 22,602.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,691.68/45,078.41 = 22,602.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,691.68x = 45,078.41 × 22,602.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,691.68x = 1,018,888,368.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,018,888,368.30/32,691.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,166.60

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