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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,807.28, 45,311.82 and 23,894.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,807.28, 45,311.82 and 23,894.64 is: 33,002.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,807.28 : 45,311.82 = 23,894.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,807.28/45,311.82 = 23,894.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,807.28x = 45,311.82 × 23,894.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,807.28x = 1,082,709,626.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,082,709,626.64/32,807.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,002.11

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