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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,467.48, 48,573.06 and 25,015.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,467.48, 48,573.06 and 25,015.48 is: 37,424.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,467.48 : 48,573.06 = 25,015.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,467.48/48,573.06 = 25,015.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,467.48x = 48,573.06 × 25,015.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,467.48x = 1,215,078,410.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,215,078,410.97/32,467.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,424.48

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