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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,663.14, 48,982.95 and 11,310.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,663.14, 48,982.95 and 11,310.06 is: 16,961.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,663.14 : 48,982.95 = 11,310.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,663.14/48,982.95 = 11,310.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,663.14x = 48,982.95 × 11,310.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,663.14x = 554,000,103.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,000,103.48/32,663.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,961.02

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