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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,365.53, 48,486.11 and 19,849.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,365.53, 48,486.11 and 19,849.07 is: 29,735.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,365.53 : 48,486.11 = 19,849.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,365.53/48,486.11 = 19,849.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,365.53x = 48,486.11 × 19,849.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,365.53x = 962,403,849.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 962,403,849.74/32,365.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,735.46

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