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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,407.91, 48,611.34 and 19,761.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,407.91, 48,611.34 and 19,761.38 is: 29,641.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,407.91 : 48,611.34 = 19,761.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,407.91/48,611.34 = 19,761.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,407.91x = 48,611.34 × 19,761.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,407.91x = 960,626,918.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 960,626,918.99/32,407.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,641.75

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