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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,027.60, 47,977.72 and 25,069.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,027.60, 47,977.72 and 25,069.52 is: 37,554.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,027.60 : 47,977.72 = 25,069.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,027.60/47,977.72 = 25,069.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,027.60x = 47,977.72 × 25,069.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,027.60x = 1,202,778,411.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,202,778,411.09/32,027.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,554.43

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