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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,061.22, 48,042.62 and 19,562.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,061.22, 48,042.62 and 19,562.51 is: 29,313.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,061.22 : 48,042.62 = 19,562.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,061.22/48,042.62 = 19,562.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,061.22x = 48,042.62 × 19,562.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,061.22x = 939,834,329.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,834,329.83/32,061.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,313.74

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