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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,190.62, 48,304.78 and 13,469.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,190.62, 48,304.78 and 13,469.09 is: 20,211.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,190.62 : 48,304.78 = 13,469.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,190.62/48,304.78 = 13,469.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,190.62x = 48,304.78 × 13,469.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,190.62x = 650,621,429.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,621,429.25/32,190.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,211.52

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