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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,332.83, 48,507.32 and 25,694.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,332.83, 48,507.32 and 25,694.43 is: 38,548.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,332.83 : 48,507.32 = 25,694.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,332.83/48,507.32 = 25,694.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,332.83x = 48,507.32 × 25,694.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,332.83x = 1,246,367,938.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,246,367,938.23/32,332.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,548.06

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