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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,665.08, 48,990.66 and 19,148.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,665.08, 48,990.66 and 19,148.16 is: 28,718.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,665.08 : 48,990.66 = 19,148.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,665.08/48,990.66 = 19,148.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,665.08x = 48,990.66 × 19,148.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,665.08x = 938,080,996.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,080,996.19/32,665.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,718.16

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