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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,197.08, 48,242.97 and 30,966.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,197.08, 48,242.97 and 30,966.93 is: 46,399.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,197.08 : 48,242.97 = 30,966.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,197.08/48,242.97 = 30,966.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,197.08x = 48,242.97 × 30,966.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,197.08x = 1,493,936,674.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,493,936,674.98/32,197.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,399.76

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