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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,060.55, 44,230.62 and 21,310.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,060.55, 44,230.62 and 21,310.62 is: 29,400.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,060.55 : 44,230.62 = 21,310.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,060.55/44,230.62 = 21,310.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,060.55x = 44,230.62 × 21,310.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,060.55x = 942,581,935.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,581,935.18/32,060.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,400.06

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