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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,664.08, 48,997.56 and 9,291.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,664.08, 48,997.56 and 9,291.92 is: 13,938.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,664.08 : 48,997.56 = 9,291.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,664.08/48,997.56 = 9,291.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,664.08x = 48,997.56 × 9,291.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,664.08x = 455,281,407.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,281,407.72/32,664.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,938.29

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