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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,469.93, 48,693.96 and 26,215.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,469.93, 48,693.96 and 26,215.11 is: 39,313.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,469.93 : 48,693.96 = 26,215.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,469.93/48,693.96 = 26,215.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,469.93x = 48,693.96 × 26,215.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,469.93x = 1,276,517,517.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,276,517,517.74/32,469.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,313.84

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