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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,064.66, 48,055.08 and 17,241.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,064.66, 48,055.08 and 17,241.66 is: 25,839.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,064.66 : 48,055.08 = 17,241.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,064.66/48,055.08 = 17,241.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,064.66x = 48,055.08 × 17,241.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,064.66x = 828,549,350.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,549,350.63/32,064.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,839.95

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