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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,028.43, 47,977.37 and 19,370.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,028.43, 47,977.37 and 19,370.48 is: 29,016.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,028.43 : 47,977.37 = 19,370.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,028.43/47,977.37 = 19,370.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,028.43x = 47,977.37 × 19,370.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,028.43x = 929,344,854.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 929,344,854.41/32,028.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,016.25

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