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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,804.16, 45,284.40 and 22,225.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,804.16, 45,284.40 and 22,225.92 is: 30,681.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,804.16 : 45,284.40 = 22,225.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,804.16/45,284.40 = 22,225.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,804.16x = 45,284.40 × 22,225.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,804.16x = 1,006,487,451.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,006,487,451.65/32,804.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,681.70

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