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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,449.99, 48,744.12 and 30,553.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,449.99, 48,744.12 and 30,553.96 is: 45,896.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,449.99 : 48,744.12 = 30,553.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,449.99/48,744.12 = 30,553.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,449.99x = 48,744.12 × 30,553.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,449.99x = 1,489,325,892.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,489,325,892.72/32,449.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,896.04

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