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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,448.41, 48,709.08 and 25,140.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,448.41, 48,709.08 and 25,140.99 is: 37,739.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,448.41 : 48,709.08 = 25,140.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,448.41/48,709.08 = 25,140.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,448.41x = 48,709.08 × 25,140.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,448.41x = 1,224,594,493.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,224,594,493.19/32,448.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,739.74

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