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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,395.07, 44,713.55 and 21,092.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,395.07, 44,713.55 and 21,092.81 is: 29,113.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,395.07 : 44,713.55 = 21,092.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,395.07/44,713.55 = 21,092.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,395.07x = 44,713.55 × 21,092.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,395.07x = 943,134,243.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,134,243.74/32,395.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,113.51

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