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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,451.52, 48,768.16 and 19,305.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,451.52, 48,768.16 and 19,305.92 is: 29,012.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,451.52 : 48,768.16 = 19,305.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,451.52/48,768.16 = 19,305.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,451.52x = 48,768.16 × 19,305.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,451.52x = 941,514,195.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941,514,195.51/32,451.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,012.95

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