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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,390.61, 48,592.45 and 13,670.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,390.61, 48,592.45 and 13,670.67 is: 20,508.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,390.61 : 48,592.45 = 13,670.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,390.61/48,592.45 = 13,670.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,390.61x = 48,592.45 × 13,670.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,390.61x = 664,291,348.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,291,348.44/32,390.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,508.76

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