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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,327.52, 54,529.44 and 32,194

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,327.52, 54,529.44 and 32,194 is: 48,324.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,327.52 : 54,529.44 = 32,194 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,327.52/54,529.44 = 32,194/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,327.52x = 54,529.44 × 32,194
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,327.52x = 1,755,520,791.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,755,520,791.36/36,327.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,324.82

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