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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,095.88, 44,277.39 and 20,769.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,095.88, 44,277.39 and 20,769.02 is: 28,651.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,095.88 : 44,277.39 = 20,769.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,095.88/44,277.39 = 20,769.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,095.88x = 44,277.39 × 20,769.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,095.88x = 919,597,998.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,597,998.46/32,095.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,651.59

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