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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,294.55, 48,390.66 and 24,917.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,294.55, 48,390.66 and 24,917.07 is: 37,336.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,294.55 : 48,390.66 = 24,917.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,294.55/48,390.66 = 24,917.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,294.55x = 48,390.66 × 24,917.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,294.55x = 1,205,753,462.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,205,753,462.57/32,294.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,336.13

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