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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,170.31, 48,264.57 and 13,459.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,170.31, 48,264.57 and 13,459.31 is: 20,192.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,170.31 : 48,264.57 = 13,459.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,170.31/48,264.57 = 13,459.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,170.31x = 48,264.57 × 13,459.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,170.31x = 649,607,568.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,607,568.32/32,170.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,192.77

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