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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,006.68, 48,019.98 and 10,947.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,006.68, 48,019.98 and 10,947.32 is: 16,424.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,006.68 : 48,019.98 = 10,947.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,006.68/48,019.98 = 10,947.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,006.68x = 48,019.98 × 10,947.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,006.68x = 525,690,087.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,690,087.45/32,006.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,424.39

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