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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,068.03, 48,102.87 and 15,197.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,068.03, 48,102.87 and 15,197.10 is: 22,796.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,068.03 : 48,102.87 = 15,197.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,068.03/48,102.87 = 15,197.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,068.03x = 48,102.87 × 15,197.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,068.03x = 731,024,125.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,024,125.68/32,068.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,796.04

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