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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,392.97, 48,595.58 and 12,670.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,392.97, 48,595.58 and 12,670.28 is: 19,007.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,392.97 : 48,595.58 = 12,670.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,392.97/48,595.58 = 12,670.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,392.97x = 48,595.58 × 12,670.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,392.97x = 615,719,605.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,719,605.36/32,392.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,007.82

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