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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,692.23, 48,976.48 and 19,325.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,692.23, 48,976.48 and 19,325.21 is: 28,951.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,692.23 : 48,976.48 = 19,325.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,692.23/48,976.48 = 19,325.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,692.23x = 48,976.48 × 19,325.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,692.23x = 946,480,467.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 946,480,467.87/32,692.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,951.24

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