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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,598.11, 48,907.67 and 14,835.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,598.11, 48,907.67 and 14,835.13 is: 22,257.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,598.11 : 48,907.67 = 14,835.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,598.11/48,907.67 = 14,835.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,598.11x = 48,907.67 × 14,835.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,598.11x = 725,551,446.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,551,446.00/32,598.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,257.47

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