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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,221.03, 44,478.97 and 30,203.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,221.03, 44,478.97 and 30,203.52 is: 41,693.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,221.03 : 44,478.97 = 30,203.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,221.03/44,478.97 = 30,203.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,221.03x = 44,478.97 × 30,203.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,221.03x = 1,343,421,459.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,343,421,459.97/32,221.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,693.93

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