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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,023.73, 44,094.91 and 29,020.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,023.73, 44,094.91 and 29,020.02 is: 39,958.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,023.73 : 44,094.91 = 29,020.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,023.73/44,094.91 = 29,020.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,023.73x = 44,094.91 × 29,020.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,023.73x = 1,279,635,025.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,279,635,025.00/32,023.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,958.97

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