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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,365.23, 44,672.40 and 29,002.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,365.23, 44,672.40 and 29,002.29 is: 40,030.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,365.23 : 44,672.40 = 29,002.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,365.23/44,672.40 = 29,002.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,365.23x = 44,672.40 × 29,002.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,365.23x = 1,295,601,899.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,295,601,899.80/32,365.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,030.67

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