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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,099.81, 48,110.28 and 18,030.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,099.81, 48,110.28 and 18,030.26 is: 27,023.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,099.81 : 48,110.28 = 18,030.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,099.81/48,110.28 = 18,030.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,099.81x = 48,110.28 × 18,030.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,099.81x = 867,440,766.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,440,766.92/32,099.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,023.24

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