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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,595.76, 48,926.04 and 15,069.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,595.76, 48,926.04 and 15,069.52 is: 22,619.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,595.76 : 48,926.04 = 15,069.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,595.76/48,926.04 = 15,069.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,595.76x = 48,926.04 × 15,069.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,595.76x = 737,291,938.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,291,938.30/32,595.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,619.26

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