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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,365.62, 48,486.24 and 19,849.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,365.62, 48,486.24 and 19,849.16 is: 29,735.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,365.62 : 48,486.24 = 19,849.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,365.62/48,486.24 = 19,849.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,365.62x = 48,486.24 × 19,849.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,365.62x = 962,410,893.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 962,410,893.13/32,365.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,735.59

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