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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,663.44, 48,967.72 and 15,145.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,663.44, 48,967.72 and 15,145.84 is: 22,706.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,663.44 : 48,967.72 = 15,145.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,663.44/48,967.72 = 15,145.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,663.44x = 48,967.72 × 15,145.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,663.44x = 741,657,252.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,657,252.28/32,663.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,706.04

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