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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,652.32, 49,035.90 and 32,184.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,652.32, 49,035.90 and 32,184.84 is: 48,333.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,652.32 : 49,035.90 = 32,184.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,652.32/49,035.90 = 32,184.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,652.32x = 49,035.90 × 32,184.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,652.32x = 1,578,212,595.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,578,212,595.76/32,652.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,333.86

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