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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,414.54, 48,640.94 and 13,693.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,414.54, 48,640.94 and 13,693.36 is: 20,548.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,414.54 : 48,640.94 = 13,693.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,414.54/48,640.94 = 13,693.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,414.54x = 48,640.94 × 13,693.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,414.54x = 666,057,712.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,057,712.09/32,414.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,548.12

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