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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,338.61, 48,513.79 and 13,363.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,338.61, 48,513.79 and 13,363.29 is: 20,047.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,338.61 : 48,513.79 = 13,363.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,338.61/48,513.79 = 13,363.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,338.61x = 48,513.79 × 13,363.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,338.61x = 648,303,939.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,303,939.09/32,338.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,047.37

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