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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,415.60, 48,623.40 and 32,210.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,415.60, 48,623.40 and 32,210.80 is: 48,316.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,415.60 : 48,623.40 = 32,210.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,415.60/48,623.40 = 32,210.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,415.60x = 48,623.40 × 32,210.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,415.60x = 1,566,198,612.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,566,198,612.72/32,415.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,316.20

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