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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,664.42, 48,934.95 and 19,297.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,664.42, 48,934.95 and 19,297.53 is: 28,909.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,664.42 : 48,934.95 = 19,297.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,664.42/48,934.95 = 19,297.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,664.42x = 48,934.95 × 19,297.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,664.42x = 944,323,665.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 944,323,665.67/32,664.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,909.86

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