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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,135.02, 44,323.44 and 19,560.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,135.02, 44,323.44 and 19,560.58 is: 26,979.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,135.02 : 44,323.44 = 19,560.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,135.02/44,323.44 = 19,560.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,135.02x = 44,323.44 × 19,560.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,135.02x = 866,992,194.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,992,194.00/32,135.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,979.67

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