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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,105.29, 48,145.96 and 11,039.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,105.29, 48,145.96 and 11,039.37 is: 16,554.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,105.29 : 48,145.96 = 11,039.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,105.29/48,145.96 = 11,039.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,105.29x = 48,145.96 × 11,039.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,105.29x = 531,501,066.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,501,066.45/32,105.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,554.94

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