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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,343.41, 48,497.97 and 19,869.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,343.41, 48,497.97 and 19,869.14 is: 29,793.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,343.41 : 48,497.97 = 19,869.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,343.41/48,497.97 = 19,869.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,343.41x = 48,497.97 × 19,869.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,343.41x = 963,612,955.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 963,612,955.65/32,343.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,793.18

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