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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,475.94, 48,719.02 and 13,756.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,475.94, 48,719.02 and 13,756.03 is: 20,636.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,475.94 : 48,719.02 = 13,756.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,475.94/48,719.02 = 13,756.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,475.94x = 48,719.02 × 13,756.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,475.94x = 670,180,057.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,180,057.10/32,475.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,636.21

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