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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,563.13, 48,853.43 and 13,844.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,563.13, 48,853.43 and 13,844.03 is: 20,769.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,563.13 : 48,853.43 = 13,844.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,563.13/48,853.43 = 13,844.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,563.13x = 48,853.43 × 13,844.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,563.13x = 676,328,281.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,328,281.30/32,563.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,769.76

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