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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,397.48, 48,519.64 and 25,328

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,397.48, 48,519.64 and 25,328 is: 37,932.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,397.48 : 48,519.64 = 25,328 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,397.48/48,519.64 = 25,328/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,397.48x = 48,519.64 × 25,328
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,397.48x = 1,228,905,441.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,228,905,441.92/32,397.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,932.13

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