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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,651.52, 66,991.86 and 32,161.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,651.52, 66,991.86 and 32,161.32 is: 48,252.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,651.52 : 66,991.86 = 32,161.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,651.52/66,991.86 = 32,161.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,651.52x = 66,991.86 × 32,161.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,651.52x = 2,154,546,646.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,154,546,646.86/44,651.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,252.48

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