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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,389.61, 48,590.95 and 13,669.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,389.61, 48,590.95 and 13,669.67 is: 20,507.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,389.61 : 48,590.95 = 13,669.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,389.61/48,590.95 = 13,669.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,389.61x = 48,590.95 × 13,669.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,389.61x = 664,221,940.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,221,940.18/32,389.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,507.25

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