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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,614.07, 48,905.30 and 15,954.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,614.07, 48,905.30 and 15,954.59 is: 23,924.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,614.07 : 48,905.30 = 15,954.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,614.07/48,905.30 = 15,954.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,614.07x = 48,905.30 × 15,954.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,614.07x = 780,264,172.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,264,172.48/32,614.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,924.16

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