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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,363.61, 48,557.10 and 11,306.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,363.61, 48,557.10 and 11,306.76 is: 16,964.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,363.61 : 48,557.10 = 11,306.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,363.61/48,557.10 = 11,306.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,363.61x = 48,557.10 × 11,306.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,363.61x = 549,023,476.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,023,476.00/32,363.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,964.22

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