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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,560.84, 48,807.76 and 14,803.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,560.84, 48,807.76 and 14,803.85 is: 22,190.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,560.84 : 48,807.76 = 14,803.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,560.84/48,807.76 = 14,803.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,560.84x = 48,807.76 × 14,803.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,560.84x = 722,542,554.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,542,554.46/32,560.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,190.54

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