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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,700.61, 48,984.34 and 29,975.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,700.61, 48,984.34 and 29,975.97 is: 44,902.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,700.61 : 48,984.34 = 29,975.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,700.61/48,984.34 = 29,975.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,700.61x = 48,984.34 × 29,975.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,700.61x = 1,468,353,106.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,468,353,106.31/32,700.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,902.93

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