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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,020.93, 47,998.58 and 13,311.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,020.93, 47,998.58 and 13,311.82 is: 19,954.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,020.93 : 47,998.58 = 13,311.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,020.93/47,998.58 = 13,311.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,020.93x = 47,998.58 × 13,311.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,020.93x = 638,948,270.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,948,270.66/32,020.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,954.08

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