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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,957.92, 45,447.84 and 22,897.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,957.92, 45,447.84 and 22,897.76 is: 31,575.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,957.92 : 45,447.84 = 22,897.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,957.92/45,447.84 = 22,897.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,957.92x = 45,447.84 × 22,897.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,957.92x = 1,040,653,732.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,040,653,732.84/32,957.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,575.22

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