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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,508.47, 48,801.60 and 19,367.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,508.47, 48,801.60 and 19,367.03 is: 29,073.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,508.47 : 48,801.60 = 19,367.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,508.47/48,801.60 = 19,367.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,508.47x = 48,801.60 × 19,367.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,508.47x = 945,142,173.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 945,142,173.25/32,508.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,073.72

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