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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,419.87, 48,629.80 and 25,035.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,419.87, 48,629.80 and 25,035.10 is: 37,552.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,419.87 : 48,629.80 = 25,035.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,419.87/48,629.80 = 25,035.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,419.87x = 48,629.80 × 25,035.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,419.87x = 1,217,451,815.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,217,451,815.70/32,419.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,552.65

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