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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,382.09, 48,571.92 and 9,007.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,382.09, 48,571.92 and 9,007.92 is: 13,511.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,382.09 : 48,571.92 = 9,007.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,382.09/48,571.92 = 9,007.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,382.09x = 48,571.92 × 9,007.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,382.09x = 437,531,969.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,531,969.61/32,382.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,511.54

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