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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,652.52, 66,993.36 and 32,162.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,652.52, 66,993.36 and 32,162.32 is: 48,253.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,652.52 : 66,993.36 = 32,162.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,652.52/66,993.36 = 32,162.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,652.52x = 66,993.36 × 32,162.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,652.52x = 2,154,661,882.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,154,661,882.20/44,652.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,253.98

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