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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,626.64, 48,946.44 and 13,906.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,626.64, 48,946.44 and 13,906.46 is: 20,862.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,626.64 : 48,946.44 = 13,906.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,626.64/48,946.44 = 13,906.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,626.64x = 48,946.44 × 13,906.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,626.64x = 680,671,710.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,671,710.00/32,626.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,862.45

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