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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,411.52, 48,708.48 and 19,266.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,411.52, 48,708.48 and 19,266.24 is: 28,953.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,411.52 : 48,708.48 = 19,266.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,411.52/48,708.48 = 19,266.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,411.52x = 48,708.48 × 19,266.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,411.52x = 938,429,265.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,429,265.72/32,411.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,953.57

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