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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,655.28, 48,950.62 and 15,757.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,655.28, 48,950.62 and 15,757.11 is: 23,620.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,655.28 : 48,950.62 = 15,757.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,655.28/48,950.62 = 15,757.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,655.28x = 48,950.62 × 15,757.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,655.28x = 771,320,514.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,320,514.16/32,655.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,620.09

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