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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,059.41, 48,069.84 and 13,316.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,059.41, 48,069.84 and 13,316.82 is: 19,967.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,059.41 : 48,069.84 = 13,316.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,059.41/48,069.84 = 13,316.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,059.41x = 48,069.84 × 13,316.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,059.41x = 640,137,406.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,137,406.71/32,059.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,967.22

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