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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,244.62, 48,365.84 and 14,714.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,244.62, 48,365.84 and 14,714.33 is: 22,070.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,244.62 : 48,365.84 = 14,714.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,244.62/48,365.84 = 14,714.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,244.62x = 48,365.84 × 14,714.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,244.62x = 711,670,725.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,670,725.44/32,244.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,070.99

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