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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,805.20, 49,207.80 and 32,229.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,805.20, 49,207.80 and 32,229.20 is: 48,343.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,805.20 : 49,207.80 = 32,229.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,805.20/49,207.80 = 32,229.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,805.20x = 49,207.80 × 32,229.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,805.20x = 1,585,928,027.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,585,928,027.76/32,805.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,343.80

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