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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,650.51, 48,975.77 and 9,273.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,650.51, 48,975.77 and 9,273.91 is: 13,910.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,650.51 : 48,975.77 = 9,273.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,650.51/48,975.77 = 9,273.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,650.51x = 48,975.77 × 9,273.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,650.51x = 454,196,883.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,196,883.16/32,650.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,910.87

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