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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,210.16, 48,238.86 and 25,525.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,210.16, 48,238.86 and 25,525.16 is: 38,227.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,210.16 : 48,238.86 = 25,525.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,210.16/48,238.86 = 25,525.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,210.16x = 48,238.86 × 25,525.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,210.16x = 1,231,304,619.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,231,304,619.72/32,210.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,227.21

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