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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,169.40, 48,254.10 and 19,727.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,169.40, 48,254.10 and 19,727.80 is: 29,591.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,169.40 : 48,254.10 = 19,727.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,169.40/48,254.10 = 19,727.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,169.40x = 48,254.10 × 19,727.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,169.40x = 951,947,233.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 951,947,233.98/32,169.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,591.70

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