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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,058.94, 44,253.68 and 28,695.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,058.94, 44,253.68 and 28,695.82 is: 39,611.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,058.94 : 44,253.68 = 28,695.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,058.94/44,253.68 = 28,695.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,058.94x = 44,253.68 × 28,695.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,058.94x = 1,269,895,381.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,269,895,381.50/32,058.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,611.27

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