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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,990.46, 45,465.77 and 23,430.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,990.46, 45,465.77 and 23,430.76 is: 32,291.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,990.46 : 45,465.77 = 23,430.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,990.46/45,465.77 = 23,430.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,990.46x = 45,465.77 × 23,430.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,990.46x = 1,065,297,603.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,065,297,603.66/32,990.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,291.09

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