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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,719.68, 45,166.62 and 22,123.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,719.68, 45,166.62 and 22,123.56 is: 30,539.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,719.68 : 45,166.62 = 22,123.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,719.68/45,166.62 = 22,123.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,719.68x = 45,166.62 × 22,123.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,719.68x = 999,246,427.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 999,246,427.57/32,719.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,539.61

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