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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,449.41, 48,710.58 and 25,141.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,449.41, 48,710.58 and 25,141.99 is: 37,741.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,449.41 : 48,710.58 = 25,141.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,449.41/48,710.58 = 25,141.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,449.41x = 48,710.58 × 25,141.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,449.41x = 1,224,680,915.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,224,680,915.25/32,449.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,741.24

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