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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,248.91, 48,392.03 and 13,527.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,248.91, 48,392.03 and 13,527.27 is: 20,298.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,248.91 : 48,392.03 = 13,527.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,248.91/48,392.03 = 13,527.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,248.91x = 48,392.03 × 13,527.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,248.91x = 654,612,089.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,612,089.48/32,248.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,298.73

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