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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,068.08, 48,099.96 and 13,600.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,068.08, 48,099.96 and 13,600.08 is: 20,399.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,068.08 : 48,099.96 = 13,600.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,068.08/48,099.96 = 13,600.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,068.08x = 48,099.96 × 13,600.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,068.08x = 654,163,304.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,163,304.00/32,068.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,399.20

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