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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,026.96, 48,019.77 and 13,319.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,026.96, 48,019.77 and 13,319.92 is: 19,971.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,026.96 : 48,019.77 = 13,319.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,026.96/48,019.77 = 13,319.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,026.96x = 48,019.77 × 13,319.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,026.96x = 639,619,494.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,619,494.82/32,026.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,971.28

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