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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,069.93, 48,104.89 and 17,285.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,069.93, 48,104.89 and 17,285.81 is: 25,928.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,069.93 : 48,104.89 = 17,285.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,069.93/48,104.89 = 17,285.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,069.93x = 48,104.89 × 17,285.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,069.93x = 831,531,704.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,531,704.87/32,069.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,928.71

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