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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,406.52, 44,729.32 and 21,104.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,406.52, 44,729.32 and 21,104.18 is: 29,129.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,406.52 : 44,729.32 = 21,104.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,406.52/44,729.32 = 21,104.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,406.52x = 44,729.32 × 21,104.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,406.52x = 943,975,620.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,975,620.56/32,406.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,129.19

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