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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,076.28, 48,114.48 and 12,364.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,076.28, 48,114.48 and 12,364.12 is: 18,546.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,076.28 : 48,114.48 = 12,364.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,076.28/48,114.48 = 12,364.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,076.28x = 48,114.48 × 12,364.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,076.28x = 594,893,204.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,893,204.46/32,076.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,546.20

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