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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,998.16, 45,284.98 and 32,764.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,998.16, 45,284.98 and 32,764.88 is: 44,964.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,998.16 : 45,284.98 = 32,764.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,998.16/45,284.98 = 32,764.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,998.16x = 45,284.98 × 32,764.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,998.16x = 1,483,756,935.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,483,756,935.50/32,998.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,964.84

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