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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,219.32, 48,364.33 and 25,598.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,219.32, 48,364.33 and 25,598.37 is: 38,425.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,219.32 : 48,364.33 = 25,598.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,219.32/48,364.33 = 25,598.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,219.32x = 48,364.33 × 25,598.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,219.32x = 1,238,047,950.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,238,047,950.15/32,219.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,425.64

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