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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,023.73, 48,014.93 and 13,316.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,023.73, 48,014.93 and 13,316.67 is: 19,966.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,023.73 : 48,014.93 = 13,316.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,023.73/48,014.93 = 13,316.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,023.73x = 48,014.93 × 13,316.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,023.73x = 639,398,911.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,398,911.30/32,023.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,966.41

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