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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,627.09, 48,940.64 and 15,094.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,627.09, 48,940.64 and 15,094.64 is: 22,641.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,627.09 : 48,940.64 = 15,094.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,627.09/48,940.64 = 15,094.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,627.09x = 48,940.64 × 15,094.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,627.09x = 738,741,021.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,741,021.99/32,627.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,641.96

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