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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,110.28, 48,167.58 and 12,389

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,110.28, 48,167.58 and 12,389 is: 18,584.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,110.28 : 48,167.58 = 12,389 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,110.28/48,167.58 = 12,389/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,110.28x = 48,167.58 × 12,389
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,110.28x = 596,748,148.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,748,148.62/32,110.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,584.33

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