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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,263.93, 48,395.83 and 21,167.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,263.93, 48,395.83 and 21,167.97 is: 31,751.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,263.93 : 48,395.83 = 21,167.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,263.93/48,395.83 = 21,167.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,263.93x = 48,395.83 × 21,167.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,263.93x = 1,024,441,477.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,024,441,477.57/32,263.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,751.91

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