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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,063.82, 48,106.67 and 17,274.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,063.82, 48,106.67 and 17,274.26 is: 25,917.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,063.82 : 48,106.67 = 17,274.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,063.82/48,106.67 = 17,274.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,063.82x = 48,106.67 × 17,274.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,063.82x = 831,006,798.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,006,798.41/32,063.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,917.27

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