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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,276.58, 48,414.60 and 19,119.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,276.58, 48,414.60 and 19,119.48 is: 28,679.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,276.58 : 48,414.60 = 19,119.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,276.58/48,414.60 = 19,119.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,276.58x = 48,414.60 × 19,119.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,276.58x = 925,661,976.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,661,976.41/32,276.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,679.06

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