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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,228.90, 48,343.35 and 25,619.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,228.90, 48,343.35 and 25,619.30 is: 38,428.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,228.90 : 48,343.35 = 25,619.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,228.90/48,343.35 = 25,619.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,228.90x = 48,343.35 × 25,619.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,228.90x = 1,238,522,786.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,238,522,786.66/32,228.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,428.95

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