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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,301.99, 48,473.51 and 16,719.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,301.99, 48,473.51 and 16,719.62 is: 25,090.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,301.99 : 48,473.51 = 16,719.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,301.99/48,473.51 = 16,719.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,301.99x = 48,473.51 × 16,719.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,301.99x = 810,458,341.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,458,341.30/32,301.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,090.04

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