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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,793.61, 48,934.64 and 29,259.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,793.61, 48,934.64 and 29,259.32 is: 43,660.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,793.61 : 48,934.64 = 29,259.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,793.61/48,934.64 = 29,259.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,793.61x = 48,934.64 × 29,259.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,793.61x = 1,431,793,899.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,431,793,899.88/32,793.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,660.76

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