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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,955.44, 45,553.26 and 30,339.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,955.44, 45,553.26 and 30,339.74 is: 41,937.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,955.44 : 45,553.26 = 30,339.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,955.44/45,553.26 = 30,339.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,955.44x = 45,553.26 × 30,339.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,955.44x = 1,382,074,064.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,382,074,064.55/32,955.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,937.66

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