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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,031.55, 48,154.85 and 25,835.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,031.55, 48,154.85 and 25,835.05 is: 38,839.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,031.55 : 48,154.85 = 25,835.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,031.55/48,154.85 = 25,835.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,031.55x = 48,154.85 × 25,835.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,031.55x = 1,244,082,587.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,244,082,587.54/32,031.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,839.29

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