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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,295.12, 44,549.22 and 30,011.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,295.12, 44,549.22 and 30,011.76 is: 41,399.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,295.12 : 44,549.22 = 30,011.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,295.12/44,549.22 = 30,011.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,295.12x = 44,549.22 × 30,011.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,295.12x = 1,337,000,498.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,337,000,498.83/32,295.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,399.46

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