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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,454.03, 44,751.25 and 21,102.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,454.03, 44,751.25 and 21,102.47 is: 29,098.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,454.03 : 44,751.25 = 21,102.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,454.03/44,751.25 = 21,102.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,454.03x = 44,751.25 × 21,102.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,454.03x = 944,361,940.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 944,361,940.15/32,454.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,098.45

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