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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,476.88, 44,702.52 and 23,029.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,476.88, 44,702.52 and 23,029.04 is: 31,698.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,476.88 : 44,702.52 = 23,029.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,476.88/44,702.52 = 23,029.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,476.88x = 44,702.52 × 23,029.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,476.88x = 1,029,456,121.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,029,456,121.18/32,476.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,698.12

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