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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,670.34, 48,984.44 and 13,962.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,670.34, 48,984.44 and 13,962.58 is: 20,934.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,670.34 : 48,984.44 = 13,962.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,670.34/48,984.44 = 13,962.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,670.34x = 48,984.44 × 13,962.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,670.34x = 683,949,162.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,949,162.26/32,670.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,934.87

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