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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,071.95, 48,108.57 and 11,011.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,071.95, 48,108.57 and 11,011.86 is: 16,518.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,071.95 : 48,108.57 = 11,011.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,071.95/48,108.57 = 11,011.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,071.95x = 48,108.57 × 11,011.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,071.95x = 529,764,837.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,764,837.64/32,071.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,518.01

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