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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,701.03, 45,128.41 and 23,158.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,701.03, 45,128.41 and 23,158.01 is: 31,958.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,701.03 : 45,128.41 = 23,158.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,701.03/45,128.41 = 23,158.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,701.03x = 45,128.41 × 23,158.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,701.03x = 1,045,084,224.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,045,084,224.99/32,701.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,958.76

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