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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,647.06, 48,820.92 and 24,332.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,647.06, 48,820.92 and 24,332.86 is: 36,387.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,647.06 : 48,820.92 = 24,332.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,647.06/48,820.92 = 24,332.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,647.06x = 48,820.92 × 24,332.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,647.06x = 1,187,952,611.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,187,952,611.43/32,647.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,387.74

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