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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,483.67, 48,726.95 and 9,109.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,483.67, 48,726.95 and 9,109.59 is: 13,664.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,483.67 : 48,726.95 = 9,109.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,483.67/48,726.95 = 9,109.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,483.67x = 48,726.95 × 9,109.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,483.67x = 443,882,490.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,882,490.90/32,483.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,664.79

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