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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,001.64, 48,014.92 and 13,276.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,001.64, 48,014.92 and 13,276.96 is: 19,920.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,001.64 : 48,014.92 = 13,276.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,001.64/48,014.92 = 13,276.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,001.64x = 48,014.92 × 13,276.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,001.64x = 637,492,172.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,492,172.24/32,001.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,920.61

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