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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,389.93, 48,585.08 and 9,016.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,389.93, 48,585.08 and 9,016.39 is: 13,524.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,389.93 : 48,585.08 = 9,016.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,389.93/48,585.08 = 9,016.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,389.93x = 48,585.08 × 9,016.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,389.93x = 438,062,029.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,062,029.46/32,389.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,524.64

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