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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,057.91, 48,067.59 and 13,315.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,057.91, 48,067.59 and 13,315.32 is: 19,964.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,057.91 : 48,067.59 = 13,315.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,057.91/48,067.59 = 13,315.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,057.91x = 48,067.59 × 13,315.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,057.91x = 640,035,342.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,035,342.48/32,057.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,964.97

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