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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,063.63, 48,095.42 and 8,690.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,063.63, 48,095.42 and 8,690.06 is: 13,035.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,063.63 : 48,095.42 = 8,690.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,063.63/48,095.42 = 8,690.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,063.63x = 48,095.42 × 8,690.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,063.63x = 417,951,801.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,951,801.60/32,063.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,035.08

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