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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,552.70, 48,829.05 and 19,430.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,552.70, 48,829.05 and 19,430.70 is: 29,146.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,552.70 : 48,829.05 = 19,430.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,552.70/48,829.05 = 19,430.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,552.70x = 48,829.05 × 19,430.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,552.70x = 948,782,621.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 948,782,621.84/32,552.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,146.05

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