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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,712.15, 45,097.41 and 22,084.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,712.15, 45,097.41 and 22,084.95 is: 30,446.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,712.15 : 45,097.41 = 22,084.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,712.15/45,097.41 = 22,084.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,712.15x = 45,097.41 × 22,084.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,712.15x = 995,974,044.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 995,974,044.98/32,712.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,446.61

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