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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,195.08, 48,310.86 and 17,403.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,195.08, 48,310.86 and 17,403.64 is: 26,115.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,195.08 : 48,310.86 = 17,403.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,195.08/48,310.86 = 17,403.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,195.08x = 48,310.86 × 17,403.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,195.08x = 840,784,815.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,784,815.53/32,195.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,115.32

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