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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,383.09, 48,523.46 and 24,448.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,383.09, 48,523.46 and 24,448.06 is: 36,633.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,383.09 : 48,523.46 = 24,448.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,383.09/48,523.46 = 24,448.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,383.09x = 48,523.46 × 24,448.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,383.09x = 1,186,304,401.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,186,304,401.30/32,383.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,633.46

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