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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,010.44, 47,991.89 and 15,354.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,010.44, 47,991.89 and 15,354.62 is: 23,020.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,010.44 : 47,991.89 = 15,354.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,010.44/47,991.89 = 15,354.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,010.44x = 47,991.89 × 15,354.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,010.44x = 736,896,917.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,896,917.30/32,010.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,020.52

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