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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,010.31, 47,969.64 and 23,510.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,010.31, 47,969.64 and 23,510.11 is: 35,231.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,010.31 : 47,969.64 = 23,510.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,010.31/47,969.64 = 23,510.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,010.31x = 47,969.64 × 23,510.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,010.31x = 1,127,771,513.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,127,771,513.06/32,010.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,231.51

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