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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,952.83, 49,377.48 and 25,474.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,952.83, 49,377.48 and 25,474.73 is: 38,172.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,952.83 : 49,377.48 = 25,474.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,952.83/49,377.48 = 25,474.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,952.83x = 49,377.48 × 25,474.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,952.83x = 1,257,877,971.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,257,877,971.08/32,952.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,172.08

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