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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,006.72, 44,190.08 and 28,643.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,006.72, 44,190.08 and 28,643.75 is: 39,547.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,006.72 : 44,190.08 = 28,643.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,006.72/44,190.08 = 28,643.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,006.72x = 44,190.08 × 28,643.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,006.72x = 1,265,769,460.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,265,769,460.78/32,006.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,547.00

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