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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,070.62, 48,066.47 and 18,001.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,070.62, 48,066.47 and 18,001.12 is: 26,979.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,070.62 : 48,066.47 = 18,001.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,070.62/48,066.47 = 18,001.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,070.62x = 48,066.47 × 18,001.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,070.62x = 865,250,084.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 865,250,084.27/32,070.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,979.53

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