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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,392.76, 48,568.36 and 13,667.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,392.76, 48,568.36 and 13,667.68 is: 20,492.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,392.76 : 48,568.36 = 13,667.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,392.76/48,568.36 = 13,667.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,392.76x = 48,568.36 × 13,667.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,392.76x = 663,816,802.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,816,802.60/32,392.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,492.75

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