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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,794.16, 45,270.60 and 22,215.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,794.16, 45,270.60 and 22,215.92 is: 30,667.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,794.16 : 45,270.60 = 22,215.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,794.16/45,270.60 = 22,215.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,794.16x = 45,270.60 × 22,215.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,794.16x = 1,005,728,027.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,005,728,027.95/32,794.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,667.90

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