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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,419.49, 48,629.24 and 25,034.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,419.49, 48,629.24 and 25,034.72 is: 37,552.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,419.49 : 48,629.24 = 25,034.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,419.49/48,629.24 = 25,034.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,419.49x = 48,629.24 × 25,034.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,419.49x = 1,217,419,497.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,217,419,497.49/32,419.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,552.08

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