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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,301.43, 48,461.55 and 19,829.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,301.43, 48,461.55 and 19,829.45 is: 29,749.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,301.43 : 48,461.55 = 19,829.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,301.43/48,461.55 = 19,829.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,301.43x = 48,461.55 × 19,829.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,301.43x = 960,965,882.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 960,965,882.65/32,301.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,749.95

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