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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,625.44, 48,926.64 and 14,147.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,625.44, 48,926.64 and 14,147.36 is: 21,216.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,625.44 : 48,926.64 = 14,147.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,625.44/48,926.64 = 14,147.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,625.44x = 48,926.64 × 14,147.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,625.44x = 692,182,789.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,182,789.67/32,625.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,216.04

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