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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,453.93, 48,615.28 and 25,032.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,453.93, 48,615.28 and 25,032.71 is: 37,498.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,453.93 : 48,615.28 = 25,032.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,453.93/48,615.28 = 25,032.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,453.93x = 48,615.28 × 25,032.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,453.93x = 1,216,972,205.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,216,972,205.81/32,453.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,498.45

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