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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,154.81, 48,214.82 and 25,533.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,154.81, 48,214.82 and 25,533.90 is: 38,287.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,154.81 : 48,214.82 = 25,533.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,154.81/48,214.82 = 25,533.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,154.81x = 48,214.82 × 25,533.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,154.81x = 1,231,112,264.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,231,112,264.73/32,154.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,287.03

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