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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,080.63, 48,129.15 and 13,354.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,080.63, 48,129.15 and 13,354.44 is: 20,035.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,080.63 : 48,129.15 = 13,354.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,080.63/48,129.15 = 13,354.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,080.63x = 48,129.15 × 13,354.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,080.63x = 642,737,845.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,737,845.93/32,080.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,035.08

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