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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,209.16, 48,237.36 and 25,524.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,209.16, 48,237.36 and 25,524.16 is: 38,225.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,209.16 : 48,237.36 = 25,524.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,209.16/48,237.36 = 25,524.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,209.16x = 48,237.36 × 25,524.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,209.16x = 1,231,218,094.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,231,218,094.62/32,209.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,225.71

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