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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,010.93, 48,040.97 and 14,493.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,010.93, 48,040.97 and 14,493.06 is: 21,750.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,010.93 : 48,040.97 = 14,493.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,010.93/48,040.97 = 14,493.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,010.93x = 48,040.97 × 14,493.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,010.93x = 696,260,588.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,260,588.20/32,010.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,750.71

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