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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,028.76, 48,042.48 and 10,683.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,028.76, 48,042.48 and 10,683.02 is: 16,024.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,028.76 : 48,042.48 = 10,683.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,028.76/48,042.48 = 10,683.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,028.76x = 48,042.48 × 10,683.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,028.76x = 513,238,774.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,238,774.69/32,028.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,024.31

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