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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,067.76, 48,099.84 and 11,289.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,067.76, 48,099.84 and 11,289.52 is: 16,933.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,067.76 : 48,099.84 = 11,289.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,067.76/48,099.84 = 11,289.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,067.76x = 48,099.84 × 11,289.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,067.76x = 543,024,105.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,024,105.68/32,067.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,933.65

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