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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,441.91, 48,699.31 and 25,134.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,441.91, 48,699.31 and 25,134.49 is: 37,729.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,441.91 : 48,699.31 = 25,134.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,441.91/48,699.31 = 25,134.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,441.91x = 48,699.31 × 25,134.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,441.91x = 1,224,032,320.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,224,032,320.20/32,441.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,729.97

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