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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,670.40, 49,005.60 and 29,905.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,670.40, 49,005.60 and 29,905.60 is: 44,858.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,670.40 : 49,005.60 = 29,905.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,670.40/49,005.60 = 29,905.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,670.40x = 49,005.60 × 29,905.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,670.40x = 1,465,541,871.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,465,541,871.36/32,670.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,858.40

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