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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,315.63, 48,473.44 and 8,942.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,315.63, 48,473.44 and 8,942.06 is: 13,413.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,315.63 : 48,473.44 = 8,942.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,315.63/48,473.44 = 8,942.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,315.63x = 48,473.44 × 8,942.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,315.63x = 433,452,507.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,452,507.71/32,315.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,413.09

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