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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,379.83, 48,569.57 and 10,194.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,379.83, 48,569.57 and 10,194.83 is: 15,292.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,379.83 : 48,569.57 = 10,194.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,379.83/48,569.57 = 10,194.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,379.83x = 48,569.57 × 10,194.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,379.83x = 495,158,458.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,158,458.35/32,379.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,292.19

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