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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,297.21, 48,375.49 and 15,622.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,297.21, 48,375.49 and 15,622.07 is: 23,399.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,297.21 : 48,375.49 = 15,622.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,297.21/48,375.49 = 15,622.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,297.21x = 48,375.49 × 15,622.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,297.21x = 755,725,291.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,725,291.06/32,297.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,399.09

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