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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,406.91, 48,614.46 and 9,033.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,406.91, 48,614.46 and 9,033.34 is: 13,551.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,406.91 : 48,614.46 = 9,033.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,406.91/48,614.46 = 9,033.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,406.91x = 48,614.46 × 9,033.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,406.91x = 439,150,946.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,150,946.10/32,406.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,551.15

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