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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,063.80, 48,009.30 and 25,151.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,063.80, 48,009.30 and 25,151.80 is: 37,659.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,063.80 : 48,009.30 = 25,151.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,063.80/48,009.30 = 25,151.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,063.80x = 48,009.30 × 25,151.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,063.80x = 1,207,520,311.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,207,520,311.74/32,063.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,659.93

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