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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,050.31, 48,092.67 and 16,467.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,050.31, 48,092.67 and 16,467.93 is: 24,710.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,050.31 : 48,092.67 = 16,467.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,050.31/48,092.67 = 16,467.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,050.31x = 48,092.67 × 16,467.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,050.31x = 791,986,723.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,986,723.07/32,050.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,710.74

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