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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,519.79, 48,728.66 and 19,364.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,519.79, 48,728.66 and 19,364.99 is: 29,017.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,519.79 : 48,728.66 = 19,364.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,519.79/48,728.66 = 19,364.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,519.79x = 48,728.66 × 19,364.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,519.79x = 943,629,673.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,629,673.15/32,519.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,017.09

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