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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,211.84, 48,262.68 and 25,189.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,211.84, 48,262.68 and 25,189.14 is: 37,740.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,211.84 : 48,262.68 = 25,189.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,211.84/48,262.68 = 25,189.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,211.84x = 48,262.68 × 25,189.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,211.84x = 1,215,695,403.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,215,695,403.30/32,211.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,740.64

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