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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,614.67, 48,935.94 and 13,903.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,614.67, 48,935.94 and 13,903.52 is: 20,861.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,614.67 : 48,935.94 = 13,903.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,614.67/48,935.94 = 13,903.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,614.67x = 48,935.94 × 13,903.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,614.67x = 680,381,798.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,381,798.96/32,614.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,861.22

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