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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,254.60, 48,405.90 and 16,664.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,254.60, 48,405.90 and 16,664.20 is: 25,008.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,254.60 : 48,405.90 = 16,664.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,254.60/48,405.90 = 16,664.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,254.60x = 48,405.90 × 16,664.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,254.60x = 806,645,598.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,645,598.78/32,254.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,008.70

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