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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,264.92, 48,406.01 and 29,180.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,264.92, 48,406.01 and 29,180.44 is: 43,778.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,264.92 : 48,406.01 = 29,180.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,264.92/48,406.01 = 29,180.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,264.92x = 48,406.01 × 29,180.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,264.92x = 1,412,508,670.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,412,508,670.44/32,264.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,778.46

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