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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,627.42, 48,940.86 and 19,392.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,627.42, 48,940.86 and 19,392.14 is: 29,088.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,627.42 : 48,940.86 = 19,392.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,627.42/48,940.86 = 19,392.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,627.42x = 48,940.86 × 19,392.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,627.42x = 949,068,008.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 949,068,008.84/32,627.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,088.05

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