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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,635.25, 48,903.03 and 24,274.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,635.25, 48,903.03 and 24,274.83 is: 36,375.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,635.25 : 48,903.03 = 24,274.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,635.25/48,903.03 = 24,274.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,635.25x = 48,903.03 × 24,274.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,635.25x = 1,187,112,739.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,187,112,739.73/32,635.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,375.17

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