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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,419.06, 48,609.14 and 12,674.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,419.06, 48,609.14 and 12,674.08 is: 19,003.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,419.06 : 48,609.14 = 12,674.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,419.06/48,609.14 = 12,674.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,419.06x = 48,609.14 × 12,674.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,419.06x = 616,076,129.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,076,129.09/32,419.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,003.52

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