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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,611.06, 48,916.20 and 12,889.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,611.06, 48,916.20 and 12,889.48 is: 19,334.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,611.06 : 48,916.20 = 12,889.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,611.06/48,916.20 = 12,889.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,611.06x = 48,916.20 × 12,889.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,611.06x = 630,504,399.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,504,399.34/32,611.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,334.07

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