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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,630.52, 48,951.78 and 13,910.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,630.52, 48,951.78 and 13,910.52 is: 20,868.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,630.52 : 48,951.78 = 13,910.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,630.52/48,951.78 = 13,910.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,630.52x = 48,951.78 × 13,910.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,630.52x = 680,944,714.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,944,714.73/32,630.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,868.34

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