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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,927.49, 45,428.45 and 22,853.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,927.49, 45,428.45 and 22,853.25 is: 31,529.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,927.49 : 45,428.45 = 22,853.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,927.49/45,428.45 = 22,853.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,927.49x = 45,428.45 × 22,853.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,927.49x = 1,038,187,610.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,038,187,610.70/32,927.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,529.51

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