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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,512.12, 48,760.88 and 19,368.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,512.12, 48,760.88 and 19,368.24 is: 29,048.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,512.12 : 48,760.88 = 19,368.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,512.12/48,760.88 = 19,368.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,512.12x = 48,760.88 × 19,368.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,512.12x = 944,412,426.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 944,412,426.45/32,512.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,048.01

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