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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,325.61, 48,488.34 and 10,140.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,325.61, 48,488.34 and 10,140.66 is: 15,210.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,325.61 : 48,488.34 = 10,140.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,325.61/48,488.34 = 10,140.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,325.61x = 48,488.34 × 10,140.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,325.61x = 491,703,769.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,703,769.90/32,325.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,210.97

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