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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,117.97, 48,114.60 and 23,669.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,117.97, 48,114.60 and 23,669.13 is: 35,457.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,117.97 : 48,114.60 = 23,669.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,117.97/48,114.60 = 23,669.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,117.97x = 48,114.60 × 23,669.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,117.97x = 1,138,830,722.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,138,830,722.30/32,117.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,457.74

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