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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,215.73, 48,325.41 and 10,032.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,215.73, 48,325.41 and 10,032.26 is: 15,048.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,215.73 : 48,325.41 = 10,032.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,215.73/48,325.41 = 10,032.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,215.73x = 48,325.41 × 10,032.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,215.73x = 484,812,836.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,812,836.10/32,215.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,048.95

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