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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,767.82, 45,202.35 and 22,161.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,767.82, 45,202.35 and 22,161.02 is: 30,570.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,767.82 : 45,202.35 = 22,161.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,767.82/45,202.35 = 22,161.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,767.82x = 45,202.35 × 22,161.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,767.82x = 1,001,730,182.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,001,730,182.40/32,767.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,570.55

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