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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,811.48, 49,217.76 and 19,674.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,811.48, 49,217.76 and 19,674.36 is: 29,511.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,811.48 : 49,217.76 = 19,674.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,811.48/49,217.76 = 19,674.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,811.48x = 49,217.76 × 19,674.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,811.48x = 968,327,928.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 968,327,928.63/32,811.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,511.86

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