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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,035.83, 48,035.74 and 13,303.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,035.83, 48,035.74 and 13,303.26 is: 19,947.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,035.83 : 48,035.74 = 13,303.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,035.83/48,035.74 = 13,303.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,035.83x = 48,035.74 × 13,303.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,035.83x = 639,031,905.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,031,905.25/32,035.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,947.41

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