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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,966.53, 45,554.16 and 23,998.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,966.53, 45,554.16 and 23,998.47 is: 33,161.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,966.53 : 45,554.16 = 23,998.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,966.53/45,554.16 = 23,998.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,966.53x = 45,554.16 × 23,998.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,966.53x = 1,093,230,142.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,093,230,142.14/32,966.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,161.82

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