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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,904.72, 49,357.08 and 19,046.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,904.72, 49,357.08 and 19,046.16 is: 28,569.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,904.72 : 49,357.08 = 19,046.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,904.72/49,357.08 = 19,046.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,904.72x = 49,357.08 × 19,046.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,904.72x = 940,062,842.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 940,062,842.81/32,904.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,569.24

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