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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,410.83, 48,631.97 and 14,653.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,410.83, 48,631.97 and 14,653.76 is: 21,987.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,410.83 : 48,631.97 = 14,653.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,410.83/48,631.97 = 14,653.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,410.83x = 48,631.97 × 14,653.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,410.83x = 712,641,242.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,641,242.52/32,410.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,987.75

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