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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,058.55, 48,105.03 and 13,351.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,058.55, 48,105.03 and 13,351.51 is: 20,034.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,058.55 : 48,105.03 = 13,351.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,058.55/48,105.03 = 13,351.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,058.55x = 48,105.03 × 13,351.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,058.55x = 642,274,548.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,274,548.57/32,058.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,034.43

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