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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,591.13, 48,921.24 and 28,867.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,591.13, 48,921.24 and 28,867.08 is: 43,331.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,591.13 : 48,921.24 = 28,867.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,591.13/48,921.24 = 28,867.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,591.13x = 48,921.24 × 28,867.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,591.13x = 1,412,213,348.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,412,213,348.78/32,591.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,331.22

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