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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,010.81, 48,026.49 and 13,299.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,010.81, 48,026.49 and 13,299.81 is: 19,953.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,010.81 : 48,026.49 = 13,299.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,010.81/48,026.49 = 13,299.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,010.81x = 48,026.49 × 13,299.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,010.81x = 638,743,191.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,743,191.97/32,010.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,953.98

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