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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,059.71, 48,095.07 and 14,296.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,059.71, 48,095.07 and 14,296.68 is: 21,447.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,059.71 : 48,095.07 = 14,296.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,059.71/48,095.07 = 14,296.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,059.71x = 48,095.07 × 14,296.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,059.71x = 687,599,825.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,599,825.37/32,059.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,447.47

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