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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,673.71, 48,967.47 and 12,941.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,673.71, 48,967.47 and 12,941.51 is: 19,395.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,673.71 : 48,967.47 = 12,941.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,673.71/48,967.47 = 12,941.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,673.71x = 48,967.47 × 12,941.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,673.71x = 633,712,757.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,712,757.84/32,673.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,395.19

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