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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,587.54, 44,947.60 and 29,907.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,587.54, 44,947.60 and 29,907.41 is: 41,250.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,587.54 : 44,947.60 = 29,907.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,587.54/44,947.60 = 29,907.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,587.54x = 44,947.60 × 29,907.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,587.54x = 1,344,266,301.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,344,266,301.72/32,587.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,250.93

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