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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,375.77, 48,453.93 and 19,903.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,375.77, 48,453.93 and 19,903.73 is: 29,788.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,375.77 : 48,453.93 = 19,903.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,375.77/48,453.93 = 19,903.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,375.77x = 48,453.93 × 19,903.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,375.77x = 964,413,697.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964,413,697.89/32,375.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,788.13

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