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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,225.76, 48,318.84 and 29,475.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,225.76, 48,318.84 and 29,475.48 is: 44,195.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,225.76 : 48,318.84 = 29,475.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,225.76/48,318.84 = 29,475.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,225.76x = 48,318.84 × 29,475.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,225.76x = 1,424,221,002.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,424,221,002.04/32,225.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,195.11

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