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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,007.20, 48,010.80 and 30,192.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,007.20, 48,010.80 and 30,192.80 is: 45,289.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,007.20 : 48,010.80 = 30,192.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,007.20/48,010.80 = 30,192.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,007.20x = 48,010.80 × 30,192.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,007.20x = 1,449,580,482.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,449,580,482.24/32,007.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,289.20

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