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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,212.64, 48,323.52 and 10,028.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,212.64, 48,323.52 and 10,028.26 is: 15,043.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,212.64 : 48,323.52 = 10,028.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,212.64/48,323.52 = 10,028.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,212.64x = 48,323.52 × 10,028.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,212.64x = 484,600,822.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,600,822.68/32,212.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,043.81

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