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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,036.67, 48,003.09 and 19,518.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,036.67, 48,003.09 and 19,518.72 is: 29,246.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,036.67 : 48,003.09 = 19,518.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,036.67/48,003.09 = 19,518.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,036.67x = 48,003.09 × 19,518.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,036.67x = 936,958,872.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 936,958,872.84/32,036.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,246.45

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