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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,413.97, 44,743.58 and 21,809.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,413.97, 44,743.58 and 21,809.76 is: 30,105.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,413.97 : 44,743.58 = 21,809.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,413.97/44,743.58 = 21,809.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,413.97x = 44,743.58 × 21,809.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,413.97x = 975,846,632.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 975,846,632.29/32,413.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,105.75

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