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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,214.95, 48,326.97 and 10,030.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,214.95, 48,326.97 and 10,030.56 is: 15,047.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,214.95 : 48,326.97 = 10,030.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,214.95/48,326.97 = 10,030.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,214.95x = 48,326.97 × 10,030.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,214.95x = 484,746,572.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,746,572.20/32,214.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,047.26

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