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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,560.92, 48,808.44 and 12,853.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,560.92, 48,808.44 and 12,853.35 is: 19,267.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,560.92 : 48,808.44 = 12,853.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,560.92/48,808.44 = 12,853.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,560.92x = 48,808.44 × 12,853.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,560.92x = 627,351,962.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,351,962.27/32,560.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,267.02

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