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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,267.94, 48,408.39 and 14,733.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,267.94, 48,408.39 and 14,733.06 is: 22,102.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,267.94 : 48,408.39 = 14,733.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,267.94/48,408.39 = 14,733.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,267.94x = 48,408.39 × 14,733.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,267.94x = 713,203,714.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,203,714.37/32,267.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,102.55

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