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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,154.17, 48,247.73 and 15,306.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,154.17, 48,247.73 and 15,306.25 is: 22,967.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,154.17 : 48,247.73 = 15,306.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,154.17/48,247.73 = 15,306.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,154.17x = 48,247.73 × 15,306.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,154.17x = 738,491,724.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,491,724.98/32,154.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,967.21

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