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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,280.80, 48,344.40 and 32,280.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,280.80, 48,344.40 and 32,280.80 is: 48,344.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,280.80 : 48,344.40 = 32,280.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,280.80/48,344.40 = 32,280.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,280.80x = 48,344.40 × 32,280.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,280.80x = 1,560,595,907.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,560,595,907.52/32,280.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,344.40

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