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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,799.73, 45,277.60 and 22,050.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,799.73, 45,277.60 and 22,050.84 is: 30,439.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,799.73 : 45,277.60 = 22,050.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,799.73/45,277.60 = 22,050.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,799.73x = 45,277.60 × 22,050.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,799.73x = 998,408,953.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 998,408,953.32/32,799.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,439.55

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