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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,449.96, 44,734.98 and 23,015.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,449.96, 44,734.98 and 23,015.08 is: 31,728.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,449.96 : 44,734.98 = 23,015.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,449.96/44,734.98 = 23,015.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,449.96x = 44,734.98 × 23,015.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,449.96x = 1,029,579,143.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,029,579,143.50/32,449.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,728.21

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