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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,209.22, 48,329.28 and 16,626.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,209.22, 48,329.28 and 16,626.84 is: 24,948.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,209.22 : 48,329.28 = 16,626.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,209.22/48,329.28 = 16,626.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,209.22x = 48,329.28 × 16,626.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,209.22x = 803,563,205.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,563,205.88/32,209.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,948.24

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