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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,294.16, 48,449.88 and 29,209.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,294.16, 48,449.88 and 29,209.68 is: 43,822.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,294.16 : 48,449.88 = 29,209.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,294.16/48,449.88 = 29,209.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,294.16x = 48,449.88 × 29,209.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,294.16x = 1,415,205,490.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,415,205,490.84/32,294.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,822.33

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