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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,053.60, 48,016.72 and 25,095.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,053.60, 48,016.72 and 25,095.52 is: 37,593.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,053.60 : 48,016.72 = 25,095.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,053.60/48,016.72 = 25,095.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,053.60x = 48,016.72 × 25,095.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,053.60x = 1,205,004,557.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,205,004,557.09/32,053.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,593.42

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