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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,362.23, 48,478.73 and 25,709.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,362.23, 48,478.73 and 25,709.99 is: 38,513.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,362.23 : 48,478.73 = 25,709.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,362.23/48,478.73 = 25,709.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,362.23x = 48,478.73 × 25,709.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,362.23x = 1,246,387,663.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,246,387,663.51/32,362.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,513.65

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