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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,269.77, 48,397.38 and 13,570.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,269.77, 48,397.38 and 13,570.92 is: 20,353.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,269.77 : 48,397.38 = 13,570.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,269.77/48,397.38 = 13,570.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,269.77x = 48,397.38 × 13,570.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,269.77x = 656,796,972.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,796,972.19/32,269.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,353.32

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