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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,419.43, 48,609.68 and 12,674.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,419.43, 48,609.68 and 12,674.46 is: 19,004.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,419.43 : 48,609.68 = 12,674.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,419.43/48,609.68 = 12,674.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,419.43x = 48,609.68 × 12,674.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,419.43x = 616,101,381.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,101,381.40/32,419.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,004.08

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