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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,024.58, 48,046.08 and 13,301.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,024.58, 48,046.08 and 13,301.13 is: 19,955.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,024.58 : 48,046.08 = 13,301.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,024.58/48,046.08 = 13,301.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,024.58x = 48,046.08 × 13,301.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,024.58x = 639,067,156.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,067,156.07/32,024.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,955.52

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