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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,411.19, 44,764.68 and 21,637.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,411.19, 44,764.68 and 21,637.30 is: 29,884.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,411.19 : 44,764.68 = 21,637.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,411.19/44,764.68 = 21,637.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,411.19x = 44,764.68 × 21,637.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,411.19x = 968,586,810.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 968,586,810.56/32,411.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,884.33

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