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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,351.65, 48,465.29 and 19,835.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,351.65, 48,465.29 and 19,835.18 is: 29,714.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,351.65 : 48,465.29 = 19,835.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,351.65/48,465.29 = 19,835.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,351.65x = 48,465.29 × 19,835.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,351.65x = 961,317,628.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 961,317,628.34/32,351.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,714.64

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