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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,804.70, 48,951.14 and 29,270.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,804.70, 48,951.14 and 29,270.43 is: 43,677.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,804.70 : 48,951.14 = 29,270.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,804.70/48,951.14 = 29,270.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,804.70x = 48,951.14 × 29,270.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,804.70x = 1,432,820,770.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,432,820,770.44/32,804.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,677.31

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