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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,627.92, 48,941.61 and 19,392.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,627.92, 48,941.61 and 19,392.64 is: 29,088.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,627.92 : 48,941.61 = 19,392.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,627.92/48,941.61 = 19,392.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,627.92x = 48,941.61 × 19,392.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,627.92x = 949,107,023.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 949,107,023.75/32,627.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,088.80

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