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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,029.63, 48,046.26 and 13,311.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,029.63, 48,046.26 and 13,311.34 is: 19,967.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,029.63 : 48,046.26 = 13,311.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,029.63/48,046.26 = 13,311.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,029.63x = 48,046.26 × 13,311.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,029.63x = 639,559,862.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,559,862.36/32,029.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,967.76

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