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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,651.51, 45,158.51 and 29,293.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,651.51, 45,158.51 and 29,293.09 is: 40,513.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,651.51 : 45,158.51 = 29,293.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,651.51/45,158.51 = 29,293.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,651.51x = 45,158.51 × 29,293.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,651.51x = 1,322,832,512.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,322,832,512.05/32,651.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,513.68

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