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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,047.08, 48,003.57 and 25,773.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,047.08, 48,003.57 and 25,773.18 is: 38,605.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,047.08 : 48,003.57 = 25,773.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,047.08/48,003.57 = 25,773.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,047.08x = 48,003.57 × 25,773.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,047.08x = 1,237,204,650.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,237,204,650.25/32,047.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,605.85

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