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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,390.93, 48,586.58 and 9,017.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,390.93, 48,586.58 and 9,017.39 is: 13,526.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,390.93 : 48,586.58 = 9,017.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,390.93/48,586.58 = 9,017.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,390.93x = 48,586.58 × 9,017.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,390.93x = 438,124,140.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,124,140.63/32,390.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,526.14

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