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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,443.91, 48,702.32 and 25,136.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,443.91, 48,702.32 and 25,136.49 is: 37,732.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,443.91 : 48,702.32 = 25,136.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,443.91/48,702.32 = 25,136.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,443.91x = 48,702.32 × 25,136.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,443.91x = 1,224,205,253.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,224,205,253.97/32,443.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,732.98

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