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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,425.92, 48,355.99 and 28,841.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,425.92, 48,355.99 and 28,841.98 is: 43,011.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,425.92 : 48,355.99 = 28,841.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,425.92/48,355.99 = 28,841.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,425.92x = 48,355.99 × 28,841.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,425.92x = 1,394,682,496.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,394,682,496.46/32,425.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,011.35

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