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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,019.71, 48,027.33 and 13,292.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,019.71, 48,027.33 and 13,292.71 is: 19,938.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,019.71 : 48,027.33 = 13,292.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,019.71/48,027.33 = 13,292.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,019.71x = 48,027.33 × 13,292.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,019.71x = 638,413,249.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,413,249.70/32,019.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,938.14

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