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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,560.93, 48,708.18 and 24,604.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,560.93, 48,708.18 and 24,604.30 is: 36,805.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,560.93 : 48,708.18 = 24,604.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,560.93/48,708.18 = 24,604.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,560.93x = 48,708.18 × 24,604.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,560.93x = 1,198,430,673.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,198,430,673.17/32,560.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,805.79

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