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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,047.08, 48,005.34 and 26,145

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,047.08, 48,005.34 and 26,145 is: 39,164.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,047.08 : 48,005.34 = 26,145 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,047.08/48,005.34 = 26,145/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,047.08x = 48,005.34 × 26,145
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,047.08x = 1,255,099,614.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,255,099,614.30/32,047.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,164.24

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