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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,024.97, 48,068.44 and 15,396.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,024.97, 48,068.44 and 15,396.48 is: 23,109.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,024.97 : 48,068.44 = 15,396.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,024.97/48,068.44 = 15,396.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,024.97x = 48,068.44 × 15,396.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,024.97x = 740,084,736.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,084,736.60/32,024.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,109.62

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