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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106,325.76, 159,482.88 and 32,448

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106,325.76, 159,482.88 and 32,448 is: 48,670.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106,325.76 : 159,482.88 = 32,448 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106,325.76/159,482.88 = 32,448/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106,325.76x = 159,482.88 × 32,448
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106,325.76x = 5,174,900,490.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,174,900,490.24/106,325.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,670.24

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