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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,700.83, 45,140.85 and 22,104.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,700.83, 45,140.85 and 22,104.81 is: 30,513.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,700.83 : 45,140.85 = 22,104.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,700.83/45,140.85 = 22,104.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,700.83x = 45,140.85 × 22,104.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,700.83x = 997,829,912.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 997,829,912.49/32,700.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,513.91

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