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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,804.66, 45,160.88 and 31,298.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,804.66, 45,160.88 and 31,298.24 is: 43,087.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,804.66 : 45,160.88 = 31,298.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,804.66/45,160.88 = 31,298.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,804.66x = 45,160.88 × 31,298.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,804.66x = 1,413,456,060.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,413,456,060.85/32,804.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,087.05

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