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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,377.93, 48,570.38 and 10,191.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,377.93, 48,570.38 and 10,191.97 is: 15,289.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,377.93 : 48,570.38 = 10,191.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,377.93/48,570.38 = 10,191.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,377.93x = 48,570.38 × 10,191.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,377.93x = 495,027,804.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,027,804.89/32,377.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,289.05

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