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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,407.70, 48,611.55 and 30,220.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,407.70, 48,611.55 and 30,220.70 is: 45,331.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,407.70 : 48,611.55 = 30,220.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,407.70/48,611.55 = 30,220.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,407.70x = 48,611.55 × 30,220.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,407.70x = 1,469,075,069.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,469,075,069.09/32,407.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,331.05

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