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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,469.41, 48,664.93 and 15,804.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,469.41, 48,664.93 and 15,804.47 is: 23,687.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,469.41 : 48,664.93 = 15,804.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,469.41/48,664.93 = 15,804.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,469.41x = 48,664.93 × 15,804.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,469.41x = 769,123,347.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,123,347.21/32,469.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,687.63

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