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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,282.55, 48,372.66 and 24,905.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,282.55, 48,372.66 and 24,905.07 is: 37,318.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,282.55 : 48,372.66 = 24,905.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,282.55/48,372.66 = 24,905.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,282.55x = 48,372.66 × 24,905.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,282.55x = 1,204,724,483.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,204,724,483.39/32,282.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,318.13

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