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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,007.39, 48,023.52 and 13,282.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,007.39, 48,023.52 and 13,282.74 is: 19,929.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,007.39 : 48,023.52 = 13,282.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,007.39/48,023.52 = 13,282.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,007.39x = 48,023.52 × 13,282.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,007.39x = 637,883,930.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,883,930.04/32,007.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,929.27

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