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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,469.70, 44,808.51 and 19,048.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,469.70, 44,808.51 and 19,048.90 is: 26,287.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,469.70 : 44,808.51 = 19,048.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,469.70/44,808.51 = 19,048.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,469.70x = 44,808.51 × 19,048.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,469.70x = 853,552,826.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,552,826.14/32,469.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,287.67

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