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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,007.18, 47,995.43 and 15,126.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,007.18, 47,995.43 and 15,126.14 is: 22,681.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,007.18 : 47,995.43 = 15,126.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,007.18/47,995.43 = 15,126.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,007.18x = 47,995.43 × 15,126.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,007.18x = 725,985,593.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,985,593.54/32,007.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,681.96

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