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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,404.70, 48,607.05 and 30,217.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,404.70, 48,607.05 and 30,217.70 is: 45,326.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,404.70 : 48,607.05 = 30,217.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,404.70/48,607.05 = 30,217.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,404.70x = 48,607.05 × 30,217.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,404.70x = 1,468,793,254.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,468,793,254.79/32,404.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,326.55

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